Review Links Adverse Events to Use of Herbal Meds in Pregnancy
Increased odds of preterm birth with almond oil; oral raspberry leaf linked to cesarean delivery
Caregiving for Older Cancer Patients Takes Emotional Toll
Poorer patient health tied to higher levels of caregiver distress among informal caregivers
CDC: Still No Source As E. Coli Outbreak Grows to 96 Cases
Outbreak affecting five states; no deaths reported, but 11 people have been hospitalized
FDA: Patients Should Not Abruptly Stop Taking a Prescribed Opioid
Agency warns that rapid discontinuation can result in uncontrolled pain or withdrawal symptoms
FDA Warns of Consumer Devices That Claim to Diagnose Concussion
Tools include smartphone apps marketed to coaches or parents for use during sporting events
CDC: Measles Cases Reach 465 This Year in the United States
Meanwhile, New York City declares public health emergency over measles outbreak in Brooklyn
Dietary Supplement Use Not Linked to Mortality Benefits
Excess calcium intake may increase risk for cancer death; link related to supplemental calcium intake
New, Revised Topics Released in ACR Appropriateness Criteria
New topics relate to clinically suspected vascular malformation of extremities, gestational trophoblastic disease
Functional Impairment in Middle Age Linked to Adverse Outcomes
Impairment in activities of daily living linked to increased risk for hospitalization, nursing home admission
Suicide-Related ED Visits Increased in Children From 2007 to 2015
Proportion of emergency department visits increased for suicide attempts/suicide ideation
