CHEST: Flu Shots Benefit Patients Hospitalized With Pneumonia
Study shows that in-hospital influenza vaccination may lower costs, risk for readmission or death
FDA: Smokeless Tobacco Snus Can Be Marketed as Less Risky Than Cigarettes
This is the first time the FDA has allowed product marketing of this type
Most Preemies Survive Into Adulthood Without Major Comorbidities
Findings observed in Swedish cohort of premature infants born between 1973 and 1997
Review Links Periodontitis to Increased Odds for Hypertension
Five of 12 interventional studies confirmed reduction in hypertension after periodontal treatment
Personal Colorectal Cancer Risk Should Drive Screening
Panel issues weak recommendations for options in adults aged 50 to 79 years with no prior screening
Chiropractors, Physical Therapists Prescribe Fewer Opioids
Odds of short- or long-term opioid use higher for initial visits with physicians for low back pain
Long-Term Lung Function Declines Even for Prior Low-Intensity Smokers
Accelerated FEV1 decline found in former smokers for decades after smoking cessation
More Choices, Lower Premiums for ACA Consumers Next Year
20 more insurers will be participating in 2020, expanding consumer choice in many states
Long Sleep Duration Linked to Cognitive Decline in Hispanics
Long sleep duration predicts seven-year cognitive decline in U.S. Hispanics/Latinos
Atrial Fibrillation Risk Found to Be Higher Among American Indians
Findings persisted even when accounting for many other demographic and health factors
