Ultra-Processed Food Intake Linked to Increased CVD Risk
Second study shows consumption associated with all-cause mortality with significant dose-response link
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Shortage Looming
White paper calls for research on practice and policy to support maximizing contributions of PNPs
FDA Approves First Test for Zika in Human Blood
The ZIKV Detect 2.0 IgM Capture ELISA is made by Seattle-based InBios
Teen Team Sports Participation Benefits Adult Mental Health
Team sports participation beneficial for individuals exposed to adverse childhood experiences
Recent Plateauing Seen in Prevalence of Diagnosed Diabetes
Following increase from 1990 to 2007, incidence rates significantly decreased since 2007
Inappropriate Prescribing Leads to Poor Outcomes in Older Adults
Potentially inappropriate prescribing tied to ED visits, adverse drug events, functional decline
Reading Visit Notes May Improve Medication Management
Patients say note reading helps them understand why meds are prescribed, makes them feel in control
More Than 1 in 4 Middle-Aged Men, Women Have Low Bone Mineral Density
Osteopenia at femoral neck found in 28 percent of men, 26 percent of women aged 35 to 50 years
Eczema-Related School Absences Higher Among Blacks, Hispanics
3.3 percent of children missed at least six days of school in six months due to their skin condition
Energy Drinks Prolong QTc Interval, Elevate Blood Pressure
Findings seen among young, healthy volunteers randomly assigned to energy drinks or placebo
