2012 to 2014 Saw 41,185 U.S. Patients With Skin Malignancy
Increase in flap reconstruction observed among patients with skin malignancy in head and neck region
2016 to 2019 Saw Increase in Medical Students With Disabilities
Increases seen in psychological disabilities, chronic health conditions
Exposure to Air Pollution May Up Mortality After Heart Transplant
Estimated mortality hazard ratio 1.43 per 10 µg/m³ increment increase in annual PM2.5 exposure
Cancer Tied to Higher Risk for Deadly Stroke
Cancers of the breast, prostate, or colorectum most commonly associated with fatal strokes
Reductions in Air Pollution Yield Substantial Health Gains
Health benefits occur rapidly, with benefit of smoking ban in Ireland starting at one week
Pharmacist-Led Interventions Cut Cardiovascular Risk Factors
Interventions associated with drops in blood pressure, cholesterol, HbA1c
Bariatric Surgery May Raise Risk for Colon Cancer Years Later
Risk increased for colon cancer 10 to 14 years after surgery; no increase in risk found for rectal cancer
Preterm Birth May Increase Risk for Diabetes Into Adulthood
Risk for type 1, type 2 diabetes increased at age <18 years, 18 to 43 years
CDC: All 50 States Now Reporting Cases of Severe Vaping-Linked Lung Injury
As of Dec. 4, agency said it plans to only report cases that required hospitalization
Retail Prescription Drug Prices Fall for First Time in 45 Years
Decrease due to drops in generic drug prices and slow growth in the cost of brand-name medications
