Vit D Concentration Associated With Reduced Risk of Cancer
Inverse correlation for plasma 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration with total cancer, liver cancer
Great Recession Linked to Increase in BP, Blood Glucose
Larger effects of 2008 to 2010 recession seen for younger adults and older homeowners
Bronchial Thermoplasty Can Improve Severe Asthmatic Cough
Case report describes improvement in female patient with 2.5-year history of chronic cough
Most Patients Fine With Providers Asking About Sexual Orientation
It is believed these questions may help to reduce health disparities among LGBTI patients
Low-Level Lead Exposure Ups CVD Mortality Risk in U.S. Adults
Environmental lead exposure tied to all-cause, cardiovascular disease, ischemic heart disease mortality
Opioid Receipt Up for Teens With Mental Health Conditions
Teens with pre-existing mental health conditions, tx more likely to transition to long-term opioid use
Digital Intervention Can Increase Colorectal Cancer Screenings
Fifty-three percent of intervention participants used app to self-order a screening test
Substance Use Mortality Varies Widely Across U.S. Counties
Considerable variation in mortality due to alcohol and drug use disorders, self-harm, interpersonal violence
No Safety Concerns Noted in Study of Intranasal Insulin Use
However, more data is needed on the long-term safety of chronic intranasal insulin administration
Doctors Present Recs For and Against Acupuncture for Pain
Acupuncture results sometimes compared to sham acupuncture, not pain meds; bias can affect research
