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Rexulti (brexpiprazole) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat schizophrenia

FDA Approves Rexulti for Schizophrenia, Depression

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But shouldn't be prescribed to some older people

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, June 9-12

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The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine was held from...
Using more specific names for newborns may reduce hospital mix-ups by about a third

More Specific Newborn Names Could Help Reduce Medical Errors

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Incorporating mothers' names into newborns' IDs led to a drop in patient mix-ups, say researchers
Many U.S. hospitals are missing opportunities to detect physical abuse in infants and toddlers

Health Care Providers May Be Missing Signs of Child Abuse

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Some hospitals screen every infant with a femur fracture; others screen none
Use of metformin during pregnancy doesn't impact the birth weight of infants born to obese mothers

Metformin in Pregnancy Shows No Effect on Infant Birth Weight

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However, metformin can help to control women's blood glucose, researchers find
For patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament surgery

AOSSM: Some Meniscal Tears OK Left In Situ in ACL Surgery

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Only 7.7 percent of tears required reoperation; risk factors include medial tears, longer tears

AOSSM: Surgery Better for Acute Proximal Hamstring Ruptures

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Better lower extremity function score for surgical treatment; improved return to pre-injury activity
Stroke risk is increased with secondhand smoke exposure

Secondhand Smoke Exposure Tied to Increased Stroke Risk

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After adjustment for other stroke factors, increased risk among those with SHS exposure
Structured physical activity may prevent poor sleep quality in older adults

Structured Exercise Prevents Sleep Issues in Older Adults

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However, physical activity intervention not found to resolve existing sleep issues
Patients with coronary artery disease are at higher risk of small bowel bleeding when taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

Coronary Artery Disease Ups Risk of Bowel Bleeds With NSAIDs

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Co-use of thienopyridine and prior use of rebamipide also up risk