Guide Addresses Medical Issues Relevant to Transgender Persons
Successful care environment includes clinician, staff training and inclusive practice policies
Statin Use Associated With Higher Incidence of Diabetes
Findings show statin use tied to higher HbA1c values, with longer statin use tied to greater risk for diabetes
Nutrition-Focused Program at Home Health Agency Beneficial
Nutrition-focused quality improvement program can reduce rates of hospitalization, health care use
Core Components of Teen Mental Health Interventions ID’d
Interpersonal skills, emotional regulation, alcohol and drug education affect multiple outcomes
Longevity Benefits for Adults Becoming More Physically Active
Lower risk of all-cause mortality for adults with increasing physical activity trajectories over time
Better UTI Monitoring Needed After Hospital Admission in Adults
Many healthcare-associated, community-onset urinary tract infections develop after being discharged
Low Vitamin D in Early Life May Up Risk of Elevated Systolic BP
Persistent low vitamin D from birth to early childhood linked to higher risk of elevated SBP from age 3 to 18
June 2019 Briefing – Family Practice
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Family Practice for June 2019. This roundup includes the...
Stewardship Intervention Can Cut Inappropriate Rx by a Third
Findings observed for acute respiratory infection in emergency departments and urgent care centers
Morning Preference Has Protective Effect on Breast Cancer Risk
Findings suggest adverse effect for increased sleep duration on breast cancer risk