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Adolescent and young women have significantly increased odds of multiple

Concussion Can Increase Risk of Abnormal Menstrual Patterns

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Odds of abnormal menstrual bleeding increase six times after serious head injury, researchers say
Proton pump inhibitors may increase risk of premature mortality when taken for extended periods

Proton Pump Inhibitors Linked to Higher Mortality Risk

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Researchers find association between prolonged use of certain meds and increased risk of early death
Teaching coping skills may help reduce the risk that patients with chronic pain will become addicted to opioids

At-Risk Pain Patients Can Cut Opioid Use With Psychology Tools

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Acceptance and commitment therapy found to help reduce chronic opioid use after surgery
Probiotic supplements do not appear to lower infants' risk of infection in day care

No Evidence Probiotics Protect Infants Against Infections

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No differences in cold symptoms, diarrhea, fever, or vomiting for infants taking probiotics, placebo
The mortality rate for black infants in the United States has risen in recent years

Differences in U.S. Infant Mortality Rates for Blacks, Whites

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After years of progress, a recent rise in mortality rates for black infants, researchers say
Several over-the-counter personal sound amplification products perform as well as more expensive hearing aids in helping people pick up more words in conversation

Certain OTC Products Can Provide Benefits Similar to Hearing Aids

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Devices perform almost as well and are much cheaper, but they aren't regulated, researcher notes
For small skin abscesses

Clindamycin, TMP-SMX Linked to Better Outcomes for Abscesses

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Clindamycin or trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole ups short-term outcomes vs incision, drainage alone
Immediate antiretroviral initiation at HIV diagnosis is associated with greater bone mineral density declines compared with deferred initiation

In HIV, Greater BMD Decline for Immediate Versus Delayed ART

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After one year, change in bone mineral density was similar in the immediate and deferred groups
For well-trained cyclists

EPO Doping Has Little Effect on Real-World Cycling Performance

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Appears to improve high-intensity performance, not endurance or road race performance
Depression is known to be linked to worsening physical health

Depression Contributes to Health Decline Seen in Cancer Caregivers

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Identifying signs early on might help protect these individuals, researchers say