FDA: Biotin Supplements Could Affect Results of Medical Tests
Agency particularly concerned about biotin interference causing a falsely low result for troponin
2010 to 2016 Saw Increase in Teens Admitted to ED for Abuse
Numbers increased from 6.93 to 11.97 admissions per 100,000 children younger than 18 years
Prevalence of E-Cigarette Use High Among U.S. Preteens, Teens
Most current exclusive e-cig users used flavored e-cigarettes, most often fruit, menthol/mint, candy
Bariatric Surgery in Obese Patients May Lower Cancer Risk
Among genetically predisposed, breast cancer rate higher in those who did not opt for bariatric surgery
Sleeve Gastrectomy Benefits Patients With BMI <35 kg/m²
Lower BMI group had higher psychological well-being scores, body image scores, satisfaction rates
CDC: 1 Dead, 8 Hospitalized in Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Ground Beef
States affected include Colorado, California, Kansas, Iowa, Oklahoma, and Texas
One in Three Young Adults Get Meds for Opioid Use Disorder After Overdose
Type of medication for opioid use disorder received appears to be associated with age
Coronary Calcium Score May ID CV Risk in Rheumatoid Arthritis
More active inflammation, high ApoB/ApoA1 ratio, and homocysteine tied to coronary calcium risk
Religious Exemption Rate for Vaccination Up in 2017 to 2018
Number of religious exemptions increased after personal belief exemption eliminated in Vermont
2007 to 2016 Saw Increase in Child Psychiatrists in U.S.
Child psychiatrists more likely to practice in high-income counties, metropolitan counties
