More Aggressive Tx Needed for Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Even with care in specialty clinics, LDL cholesterol levels remain above targets for most patients
Polysomnographic Thresholds of Limited Use in Pediatric OSA
Polysomnographic resolution accounted for small proportion of change in symptoms, quality of life
Rate of Vaping Has Doubled Since 2017 Among U.S. Adolescents
In eighth, 10th, 12th grade, there were increases in students who had ever vaped, daily vaping
Connecticut Sees First Death This Year From Mosquito-Borne EEE
Cases have also been reported in Massachusetts, Michigan, and Rhode Island
Protected Health Info Breaches Compromise Sensitive Data
Most hospital data breaches include demographic or financial information that could be used for identity theft
Guideline Updated for Prevention, Management of Hep C in CKD
32 key recommendations focus on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, management of hepatitis C virus
Colorectal Cancer Mortality Disparities Vary Across U.S. Cities
Racial disparities in 25 of 30 cities examined; highest disparity in Washington, D.C., lowest in Philadelphia
Vaping-Linked Lung Illness Claims Eighth Life
Patient first suffered from shortness of breath, which rapidly progressed to acute respiratory distress syndrome
SGLT2 Inhibitors Linked to Lower Risk for Heart Failure
Risk lower for HF, but not major CV events, compared with new users of DPP4 inhibitors
Multifaceted Home-Based PT Does Not Aid Walking After Hip Fracture
Findings based on intervention designed to help older persons recovering from hip fracture
