Bloodstream Infection Outbreak in Wisconsin Linked to 18 Deaths
All patients were older than 65 and had serious underlying health conditions
Women Often Overestimate Odds of Early Breast Cancer Spreading
Misperceptions lead to worry that harms quality of life, researcher says
AAOS: Loose-Fitting Football Helmets = Worse Concussions
Teens with loose-fitting helmets have higher rates of drowsiness, hyperexcitability, noise sensitivity
AHA: Exposure to Violence May Up Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Exposure to physical violence in adulthood linked to carotid artery intima media thickness
ADA Issues Recs for Management of Diabetes in Primary Care
Recommendations in eight areas focus on individualized care to manage the disease
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole Superior for Abscess
Higher clinical cure rate compared with placebo in setting in which MRSA was prevalent
AHA: Too Many Errors With Smartphone Blood Pressure App
Measurements were off four out of five times when popular mobile application was tested
AHA: Even One Alcoholic Drink May Temporarily Up CV Risk
But within 24 hours, that same beverage can be generally protective
Annual Visit Rate for Obesity Is 49 Visits Per 1,000 Persons
Visits for obesity more likely to include height, weight, BP assessments; blood glucose, lipid testing
U.S. Bans E-Cigarettes on Commercial Flights
To protects passengers from unwanted exposure to aerosol fumes
