CDC: U.S. Cancer Mortality Rate Continues to Fall
But there's been a concerning increase in liver cancer
Low Testosterone Predicts Mortality in Advanced Liver Disease
Both low testosterone, sarcopenia tied to increased mortality; low testosterone is better predictor
Opportunities for Healthy Diet, Exercise Influence Behaviors
Feasible opportunities for healthy diet and activity linked to intentions, behaviors, and BMI
Slow Gait After Acute MI Linked to Mortality, Readmission
More than half of older adults have slow gait at one month after acute myocardial infarction
USPSTF Urges Screening for Adults at High Risk of Latent TB
Grade B recommendation issued in draft recommendation statement on latent TB infection
Attachment to God Linked to Improved Worker Contentment
Secure attachment to God correlates with affective organizational commitment, job satisfaction
District Policy With Support Ups Drink Quality in Schools
Of 115 schools in Boston, 89.6 percent met competitive beverage nutrition standards in 2013
Review IDs Care Gaps for Teens With Chronic Conditions
Care gaps relate to patient characteristics, including demographics, disease-related characteristics
Risk of Chronic Conditions Up for Retinoblastoma Survivors
After exclusion of ocular conditions and SMNs, excess risk persisted for bilateral disease only
AHA: Self-Weighing Linked to Increased Eating Self-Efficacy
Increased self-efficacy over time seen for participants in high/consistent self-weighing group
