October 2016 Briefing – Family Practice
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Family Practice for October 2016. This roundup includes the...
Similar Complication Rate for Transvenous, Subcutaneous ICDs
Nature of complications differs, with more nonlead-related complications for subcutaneous ICD
Educational Intervention Aids Problematic Hypoglycemia
Nonsignificant reduction in hypoglycemia episodes; significant improvement in hypoglycemia awareness
Benefit of Exercise on Resting Pulse Rate in Seniors Unclear
Statistically significant but clinically small average effect over the course of 2.6 years
Weight Gain Impacts 25(OH)D Response in Pregnancy
Among women supplemented with cholecalciferol, season of delivery also influences 25(OH)D level
Oral Probiotics Have No Impact on Vaginal Health in Pregnancy
Similar decrease in proportion of normal vaginal microbiota for treatment, placebo groups
Medicaid Policies Impact Use of Smoking Cessation Medications
Reduction in use with policies that require patients to obtain counseling; use up with increased coverage
USPSTF Reaffirms Obesity Screening Recs for Children 6+
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force fine-tunes 2010 recommendation
Tdap Vaccine During Pregnancy Seems Safe for Mother, Infant
Finding should reassure women who get Tdap to help protect their infant against pertussis
Low and High HDL Tied to Increased Risk of Mortality
Study casts doubt on HDL as an independent cardiovascular disease risk factor
