HealthDay.com
Higher Weight in First Year May Up Risk of Islet Autoimmunity
Development of islet autoimmunity linked to weight z-scores at 12, but not 24 or 36, months of age
Tool Guides Duration of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy After PCI
For patients without major bleed, ischemic event at one year after percutaneous coronary intervention
AAP Calls for More Funds for Graduate Education in Pediatrics
Increase in funding of GME positions recommended to address pediatrician workforce needs
Improper Prescribing Common at Hospital Discharge of Seniors
Finding among older adults discharged from cardiology, internal medicine services
Antipsychotics Not Effective for Delirium in Hospitalized Patients
No significant effect found for preventing or treating delirium during hospitalization
Mortality Low for Laparoscopic Surgery in Severe GERD
For patients with severe GERD, low rates of 90- and 30-day mortality and 90-day reoperation
AHA Issues Advisory on Wearable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Tx
Science advisory explains indications for use of WCD for prevention of sudden cardiac death
Endometriosis Tied to Elevated Risk of Coronary Heart Disease
Hysterectomy/oophorectomy and earlier age at surgery associated with increased risk of CHD
AMA Addresses Elements of Team-Based Care Model
New module from STEPS Forward collection describes how to bring these elements together
ACP Addresses Skyrocketing Costs of Prescription Medications
ACP recommends transparency in relation to pricing, costs, and comparative value
