Lack of Sufficient Iodine Nutrition Common During Pregnancy
More targeted intervention strategies needed to optimize iodine nutrition during pregnancy
Osteonecrosis of Jaw Risk Highest for IV Bisphosphonate Use
High risk for zoledronate, denosumab mainly in prevention of skeletal-related events
Consensus for Early Peanut Exposure in High-Risk Infants
Interim guidance issued in response to study finding exposure lowered chances of allergy by 80 percent
AAP: In Office Visits, Ask Every Adolescent About Alcohol Use
Many starting at younger ages, so more likely to binge drink
FDA Warns of Joint Pain Tied to DPP-4 Inhibitors
Agency advises users with such symptoms to contact their doctor
Periodontal Disease Predicts CAC Progression in Type 1 Diabetes
No link with coronary artery calcium progression for individuals without diabetes
Azithromycin Routine in Hospital Despite Risk for QTc Prolongation
Providers not considering risk of QTc-prolonging meds accumulation, authors say
Antibiotic Use Linked to Higher Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Researchers don't know if the drugs signal developing disease, or contribute to it
Growth Hormone May Benefit Bone Health in Older Women
But researcher says high cost, need to get shots in clinics make it an unlikely osteoporosis treatment
Parents More Likely to Use Abx for ‘Pink Eye’ vs ‘Eye Infection’
Use of label 'pink eye' linked to increased intent to use antibiotics despite their ineffectiveness
