Newborn Iodine Status Not Tied to Congenital Hypothyroidism
But among infants treated in neonatal ICU, cases had significantly higher blood iodine levels than controls
Electronic Health Records Fail to Detect Many Medication Errors
Though broadly used in U.S. hospitals, EHRs fail to detect up to one-third of medication errors
2010 Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act Tied to Drop in Childhood Obesity
The stronger nutrition standards for school meals and snacks should be maintained, the authors say
Interruption of Sitting May Cut Acute Postprandial Response
Interruption of prolonged sitting with light exercise reduced postprandial insulin and glucose levels
Excessive Sugar Tied to Fat Deposits Around Heart, Other Organs
These higher-risk fat deposits linked to greater risk for heart disease and diabetes
Low Physical Function May Up Bone Loss After Hip Fracture
Lower lean body mass also tied to greater bone loss in older adults after hip fracture surgery
Mortality Higher From AKI Versus Kidney Failure From Other Causes
However, recovery is common within 12 months of injury
Roughly 2 Million Americans Buy Prescriptions From Outside the Country
Patient education, stringent quality control measures necessary to ensure safe purchases
Mortality Risk Down With Meeting Recommended Exercise Levels
Larger survival benefits seen for those who engaged in both muscle strengthening, aerobic activity
Increased Body Weight, Obesity Linked to Dementia Incidence
Central obesity linked to increased dementia incidence compared with noncentral obese women
