Red Tide May Be Cause of Florida Beachgoers’ Breathing Problems
Red tide can cause symptoms such as breathing problems as well as skin and throat irritation
Elevated Blood Pressure Linked to Aortic Valve Disease
Increased risk for aortic valve stenosis and aortic regurgitation with increased systolic BP
Opioid-Related Hospital Use Up in Elderly Adults
In 2015-2016, nearly one in five adults ≥65 years filled at least one outpatient opioid prescription
Uninsured Rate at 8.8 Percent in First Quarter of 2018
Rate remained steady compared with 2017 but was substantially lower than rate of 16 percent in 2010
Medicare Patient Readmit Rates Higher in Proprietary Hospitals
For six major diseases, readmission rates up in for-profit versus government, nonprofit hospitals
Breastfeeding Inversely Linked to Infant BMI Z Score
Higher BMIzs found for all feeding styles compared with exclusive breastfeeding at three months
High HbA1c After T1DM Diagnosis Predicts Psychiatric Comorbidity
High HbA1c levels within two years of diagnosis predict increased risk for psychiatric diagnoses
Increasing Water Intake Can Cut Cystitis Recurrence
For women at high risk for recurrence, increasing water intake can prevent recurrence
Better Glycemic Control With Closed-Loop Insulin Delivery
Better glycemic control, reduced hypoglycemia risk for T1DM patients with suboptimal glycemic control
Ondansetron in Pregnancy Not Linked to Most Birth Defects
Use for nausea, vomiting of pregnancy tied to modest increase in cleft palate, renal agenesis-dysgenesis
