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Birth cohort seems to affect the risk of ischemic stroke

Significant Birth Cohort Effect in Ischemic Stroke Risk

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Age-adjusted rates of stroke lower for those born 1945 to 1954 compared with those born earlier, later
For pediatric patients transported for an acute seizure

Recommended Tx Adherence Low in Pediatric Acute Seizure

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Lack of adherence to recommended care linked to increased risks of intubation and ICU admission
Medical bills for older U.S. cancer patients can cost one-quarter of their income or more if they have Medicare without supplemental insurance

Out-of-Pocket Cancer Costs High for Patients With Medicare Only

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Without supplemental insurance, out-of-pocket costs average 25 percent of annual earnings
Older fallers have often been administered high-risk medications

Older Fallers Have Often Been Administered High-Risk Drugs

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High-risk medication frequently administered at doses higher than recommended
In a clinical report published online Nov. 28 in Pediatrics

AAP Urges Clinician Counseling of Safe Participation in Martial Arts

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Pediatric health care providers should support rule change to eliminate blows to the head
Pediatricians have a role in helping children deal with parental separation or divorce

Pediatricians Can Play a Role in Helping Children of Divorce

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Pediatricians should always be the child's advocate and try to maintain relationships with both parents
The benefit of screening mammography may continue with increasing age up until 90

RSNA: No Evidence for Age-Based Mammography Cut-Off

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Researchers find benefits for some women up to the age of 90
Long-term proton pump inhibitor use is associated with increased risk of fundic gland polyps

Review Links PPI Use With Risk of Fundic Gland Polyps

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Proton pump inhibitor therapy may also be associated with increased risk of gastric cancer
Many nursing home residents do not initiate beta-blocker use after acute myocardial infarction

Many Nursing Home Residents Not Taking β-Blockers After AMI

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Use of beta-blockers was less in older residents, those with higher functional impairment
Despite weight regain

Long-Term Improvement in Insulin Sensitivity After RYGB

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Despite weight regain, long-term improvement seen in insulin sensitivity and adipose phenotypes