Knee, Hip Arthroplasty Tied to Increased Short-Term MI Risk
Increased risk of myocardial infarction in first post-op month; but not during overall follow-up
ACS: Annual Mammograms Should Start at Age 45
Previous recommendation was 40; new guidelines place greater emphasis on approach of menopause
Preeclampsia Tied to Congenital Heart Defects
But researchers stress the risk is still very low
Opioid Prescriptions Common With Fibromyalgia
Patients taking opioids are less likely to subsequently receive guideline-recommended therapy
Value of Bedside Exam for ICU Patients Discussed
Despite lack of evidence, authors recommend use of checklist-based bedside examination
AAP: Alcohol Leading Preventable Cause of Birth Defects, Disability
Alcohol-related developmental disabilities and birth defects preventable with alcohol abstinence
Gestational, Post-Delivery Weight Gain Linked to Child’s Weight
Highest BMI z score for those with high gestational weight gain, high post-delivery weight gain
Outpatient Spending Higher With Physician-Hospital Integration
Authors say increased spending attributable to price increases, not utilization changes
Majority of Older Adults Want Active Role in Decision Making
More than two-thirds of older adults self-manage their health care activities
Only Some Energy Drinks Change Endothelial Function
Caffeine content does not seem to be responsible for these changes
