U.S. Death Rate From Drug Poisoning Up for Teens, Young Adults
Significant increases seen in rates for whites, Asian/Pacific Islanders, blacks; in Midwest and Northeast
Risk-Based Screening Improves Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
Benefits seen for prevention of major cardiovascular events, higher quality-adjusted life years
Sleeping Pill Use Tied to Greater Need for BP Meds in Older Adults
But no association observed between sleep duration or quality and change in BP drug use
AAP Updates Guidance for Care in Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Report describes criteria for diagnosis, role of genetic testing, possible health manifestations
Some Children With Asthma Miss Critical Step in Inhaler Use
More children miss a critical step when using spacer with mouthpiece versus spacer with mask
Many Seniors Will Be Unable to Afford Care They Need by 2029
Many middle-income seniors are projected to need level of care provided in senior housing
CDC Provides Clarification of Opioid Prescribing Guideline
Misapplication of the guideline can put patient health and safety at risk
New York City Measles Cases Increase to 390
Two of the patients have been pregnant women
Risk Model Developed for Readmission After AMI in Seniors
Strongest predictor of 30-day readmission among adults ≥75 years is impaired functional mobility
Water Intake Affects Caloric Intake From Sugary Drinks
Among children, no water intake linked to intake of 92.9 kcal more calories from SSBs
