Gastric Bypass Tied to Reduced Mortality for Obese >35 Years
Lower mortality for patients aged 35 through 44, 45 through 54, 55 through 74 years
Behavioral Interventions Can Cut Inappropriate Antibiotic Use
Significant reductions in rate of inappropriate Rx with accountable justification, peer comparison
Hawaii County Declares State of Emergency Over Dengue Fever
251 cases of dengue fever confirmed on Hawaii Island; two patients still potentially infectious
Tasering Found to Cause Short-Term Cognitive Impairment
Study raises questions about comprehension of Miranda rights within an hour of being tased
Ocular Issues Seen in Some Born With Zika-Linked Microcephaly
Doctors should check these infants for vision problems, researchers say
Sepsis Tied to Higher Post-Discharge Mortality Risk
Higher risk of mortality, major adverse cardiovascular events can persist for five years
Auricular Acupressure Helps With Postpartum Insomnia
Improvements seen in sleep quality, latency, duration, and disturbance
Variation in Hospice Visits in Last Two Days of Life
Visits less likely when beneficiary is black, dying on a Sunday, receiving care in nursing home
Postpartum Hemorrhage Up With Specific Antidepressants
Risk up with exposure to serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors in late pregnancy
CBT May Work As Well As Meds in Major Depressive Disorder
For adults, similar efficacy for cognitive behavioral therapy and antidepressants
