Rising Fatal Drug Overdoses Linked to Years of Life Lost
Growth in fatal overdoses linked to increased mortality, years of life lost for non-Hispanic whites
AAP Recommending Injectable Flu Shot for 2018-19 Flu Season
Children should receive injectable vaccine, which has been shown to be more consistently effective
Congress Approves Bill Expanding Private Care for VA Patients
New bill would open up access to private doctors for veterans
Morbidity in Pregnancy Common for Women With Heart Disease
Ten predictors of maternal cardiac complications were identified and incorporated into new risk index
Inverse Link for Plasma 25(OH)D Concentration, Risk of T2DM
Each 10 ng/mL higher 25(OH)D concentration associated with hazard ratio of 0.64 for diabetes
Extended INR Test Intervals Safe for Warfarin-Treated Patients
Similar number of out-of-range next INR values for patients with, without extended testing interval
Less Driving Tied to Lower Cardiovascular Disease Risk
More active travel patterns linked to reduced risk of incident and fatal CVD, all-cause mortality
Pediatricians Should Advocate for Life Support Training
Pediatricians should advocate for age-appropriate life support training as part of school curriculum
Vitamin D Supplement Tied to Less Wheezing in Black Preemies
Reduced risk of recurrent wheezing at 12 months' adjusted age for black infants born preterm
Recommendations Developed for Managing Postpartum Pain
Impact of medications on mother-infant dyad should be considered, as many women breastfeed
