Environment May Be Main Factor in Norway’s Obesity Epidemic
Rise in obesity since 1960s seen in both genetically predisposed, nonpredisposed people
In-Hospital Maternal Mortality Down in Pregnancies With Lupus
Mortality decrease greater in systemic lupus erythematosus pregnancies than in non-SLE pregnancies
History of Liver Disease Does Not Impact Efficacy of Edoxaban
Patients with a-fib and history of liver disease more often had major bleeding but no increase in SSEE
Rule Requiring Drug Prices in TV Ads Blocked by Judge
The rule, applying to any drug that costs more than $35 a month, was to take effect this week
EHR System-Generated In-Basket Messages Linked to Burnout
Receiving more than average number of messages linked to increased probability of physician burnout
Infective Endocarditis Prevalence 26 Percent in Patients With E. faecalis
Risk factors include prosthetic heart valve, community acquisition, monomicrobial bacteremia
Consistent Time of Day Aids Workout Habit
Findings seen for adults who engaged in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity
Most Supplements Offer Little Protection Against Heart Disease
Most had no significant effect on mortality, cardiovascular disease outcomes
Regional Fat With Normal BMI Affects CVD Risk After Menopause
Higher percent trunk fat and lower percent leg fat linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease
Considerable Number of Patients Receive Surprise Hospital Charges
18 percent of all ED visits, 16 percent of in-network hospital stays have at least one out-of-network charge
