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Universal critical congenital heart defect (CCHD) screening is expected to detect a considerable number of nonsyndromic CCHD cases

CCHD Screening Would Detect Many Nonsyndromic Cases

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However, equal number of false-negative screenings expected with universal screening
Obese patients taking warfarin have a higher risk of experiencing a bleeding event compared to their normal-weight counterparts

Higher Bleeding Risk for Obese Patients on Warfarin

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But exact reason why isn't known, researchers say
The traits of a financially prepared female physician include having a retirement portfolio that is on track or ahead of schedule for age and career stage

AMA: Six Traits of Financially Prepared Female Physicians

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Traits include having retirement portfolio on track or ahead of schedule, having emergency fund
Certain treatments may increase a childhood cancer survivor's risk of obesity later in life

Some Childhood Cancer Survivors at Higher Risk of Later Obesity

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Certain treatments linked to later weight gain
Patients with celiac disease are at increased risk for neuropathy

Increased Risk of Neuropathy Seen With Celiac Disease

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Researchers suggest screening people with neuropathy for celiac disease
Federal action to protect the ozone layer has resulted in a dramatic increase in the cost of asthma inhalers in recent years

Chlorofluorocarbon Ban Tied to Sharp Rise in Inhaler Cost

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Price of albuterol medication nearly doubled
Neonatal vitamin A supplementation is associated with increased long-term risk of atopy in females

Lasting Atopy Risk in Females With Neonatal Vitamin A Rx

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Increased risk of atopy and wheezing for females, but not males, in long-term follow-up
Age-related macular degeneration is a predictor of poor survival

Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Mortality Linked

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Findings in older women, especially those aged 80 years and older
Post-traumatic stress disorder seems to be associated with premature aging

PTSD Associated With Premature Senescence

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Evidence of reduced leukocyte telomere length, increased pro-inflammatory markers
For patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma

Full Adherence to Follow-Up Improves Head/Neck CA Survival

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Survival more likely with compliance with posttreatment surveillance, tobacco cessation