Risk for Long-Term Opioid Use Up in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Odds higher for HS patients with advancing age, ever smoking, history of depression, comorbidity
Mild Cognitive Impairment Incidence Higher for WTC Responders
Incidence increased with PTSD severity; prolonged exposure a risk factor for apolipoprotein-ε4 carriers
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Cognitive Screening in Older Adults
Draft recommendation statement says evidence inadequate for weighing benefits, harms of screening
Poverty Rate Drops, but Fewer Americans Have Health Insurance
8.5 percent of population lacked health insurance for all of 2018, up from 7.9 percent in 2017
California Passes Laws to Reduce Fake Medical Exemptions for Vaccines
Officials will have power to revoke any medical exemptions written by a doctor who has faced disciplinary action
AMA: Do Not Use Electronic Cigarettes
AMA statement comes as sixth death from vaping-related lung illness confirmed
Herd Protection Against Oral HPV Infections Seen Among Men
Vaccine-type oral HPV prevalence decreased from 2009-2010 to 2015-2016 among unvaccinated men
Quality-Improvement Tool Improves Iron Outcomes in Pregnancy
Toolkit includes diagnostic and management pathways plus educational resources
1,125,000 Men/Boys Expected to Have Hemophilia Worldwide
Prevalence of all severities of hemophilia A and hemophilia B estimated at 17.1 and 3.8 cases per 100,000
Gun Owners, Nonowners Support Strengthening U.S. Gun Laws
Increases found in public support for licensing, universal background checks, regulation of gun dealers
