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In research published online Oct. 28 in Science Immunology

New Way Bacteria Can Trigger Inflammation in Acne Identified

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Findings may lead to new avenues for treatment
Older breast cancer patients who have undergone mastectomy benefit as much as younger women from breast reconstruction

Older, Younger Women Equally Benefit From Breast Recon

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No greater risk of complications for older patients; benefited as much as younger breast cancer patients
In a clinical report published online Oct. 31 in Pediatrics

Guidelines Presented for Fluoroquinolone Use in Children

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Fluoroquinolones should be considered in specific situations when there is no safe, effective alternative
A five-item questionnaire plus peak expiratory flow can identify undiagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Questionnaire, Peak Flow Can ID Undiagnosed COPD

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CAPTURE with peak flow can identify patients who would benefit from currently available therapy
Timely administration of antibiotics is associated with a reduction in mortality among patients with cirrhosis and upper gastrointestinal bleeding

Timely Antibiotic Administration Cuts Death in Cirrhosis, UGIB

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30 percent reduction in 30-day mortality for patients with cirrhosis, upper gastrointestinal bleeding
For patients with stable coronary artery disease

Depressive Symptoms Linked to Functional Status in CAD

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Patients with class II, III, or IV functional status have increased risk of hospitalization for heart failure
Private sector employer-sponsored health insurance offerings were similar in 2013 and 2014

Few Changes in Employer-Sponsored Insurance 2013-2014

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Only 3.5 percent of employers dropped coverage and 1.1 percent added coverage from 2013 to 2014
For patients with moderate-to-severe seborrhea and seborrheic dermatitis

Low-Dose Isotretinoin Therapeutic for Seborrhea

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Significant decrease in rate of sebum production in patients receiving low-dose oral isotretinoin
For older women with estrogen receptor-positive ductal carcinoma in situ

Initiation, Adherence to AIs Low for Older Women With DCIS

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About 45 percent of women initiated treatment with tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors within one year
Diabetes-related distress and depression symptom severity are risk factors for medication nonadherence in type 2 diabetes

Diabetes-Related Distress Ups Risk for Rx Nonadherence

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Depression is independent predictor of adherence; reduces the effects of diabetes distress