With New Persistent Opioid Use, Most Early Scripts From Surgeons
But in the longer term, the majority of opioid prescriptions come from primary care physicians
AAP Updates Recommendations for Pediatric Flu Vaccination
All children age 6 months and older, including teens, advised to undergo annual immunization
Adding Fish Oil in Pregnancy May Lead to Higher Child BMI
Supplementation linked to higher BMI z score at age 6 years but no higher proportion of obese children
Greater CAD Incidence, Heart Mass in Firefighter Cardiac Arrests
Predictors of cardiac death include heart weight >450 g, coronary artery stenosis, prior MI
Perinatal Mortality Rates Remain Unchanged From 2014 to 2016
Rates remain flat by race, maternal age, and geography
Chronic Vaping Exerts Biological Effects on Lung
On visual inspection by bronchoscopy, airways of e-cigarette users appeared friable and erythematous
Psychological Distress Linked to Increased Risk of MI, Stroke
Dose-dependent, positive association with myocardial infarction and stroke in men and women
CDC Issues Recs on Diagnosis, Management of Pediatric mTBI
Guideline presents 19 sets of recommendations on diagnosis, prognosis, management/treatment
Widespread Statin Use Not Recommended in Old, Very Old
No benefit in healthy elderly patients; protective effect limited to those with type 2 DM aged 75 to 84
PSA Testing Not Recommended for Prostate Cancer Screening
Odds of choosing screening up for men with family history, African descent, low socioeconomic status
