Rate of Deaths From Falls in Seniors Up From 2007 to 2016
Rate increased in almost every demographic category; largest increase for those aged ≥85 years
American Psychiatric Association, May 5-9
The 170th American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association was held from May 5 to 9 in...
Hemorrhage Control Training Is Beneficial for Laypersons
Overall, 54.5 percent could correctly apply tourniquet in assessment three to nine months after training
Initiative Cuts Overuse of Tests, Treatments for Bronchiolitis
Reductions in ordering of chest radiographs, respiratory viral testing, bronchodilators
Recent Oral Antibiotics Use Tied to Higher Risk of Nephrolithiasis
Findings strongest among those with exposure at a young age and those with recent exposure
Peds Fasting Duration Not Tied to Adverse Sedation Outcomes
Preprocedural fasting duration not linked to adverse events for children undergoing procedural sedation
Marijuana Use Not Linked to Risk of Arrhythmias After Acute MI
Risk of ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation or cardiac arrest no different for users, non-users
At Low Temps, Air Pollution May Up Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death
Particulate matter less than 2.5 µm in diameter linked to higher sudden cardiac death risk in women
Evidence Lacking for Impact of PDMPs on Drug Overdoses
Evidence insufficient that drug monitoring programs increase or decrease opioid overdoses in U.S.
High Number of Years of Life Lost Due to Police Violence in U.S.
More than half of years of life lost are among people of color; greatest impact in those aged 25 to 34 years
