Recent Nasal Preps Less Effective Than Injected Vax for Flu in Kids
Quadrivalent live attenuated flu vaccine less effective than inactivated vaccine for influenza A/H1N1pdm09
Gabapentin Improves Sexual Function in Provoked Vulvodynia
Sexual function improved for gabapentin vs. placebo, but still lower than among matched pain-free controls
Income Volatility Linked to CVD, All-Cause Mortality
Increased risk seen with income volatility, more income drops during formative earning years
Screening Donated Blood for Zika Not Cost-Effective
Universal mini-pool nucleic acid testing only during high mosquito activity cost-effective in Puerto Rico
Rx Opioids Up Pneumonia Risk in Patients With, Without HIV
Risk greatest with higher-dose opioids and opioids with immunosuppressive properties
Children Reaching Bone Maturity Earlier
In hand and wrist bones, epiphyseal fusion is initiated, completed earlier now than a century ago
Hypertension With Psoriasis Tied to More Cardiac Interventions
In patients with hypertension, psoriasis linked to increased risk for cardiovascular procedures, surgeries
Functional Milestones Identified for Persons With Down Syndrome
Most maintain personal hygiene by age 13, work independently by 20; 34 percent live independently
Risk for MCI Up With Progressive Cerebral Small Vessel Disease
Patients with hypertension with progressive cSVD have increased risk for mild cognitive impairment
Prenatal Valproate Exposure Linked to Increased ADHD Risk
Maternal use of other antiepileptic drugs not tied to increased ADHD risk