mHealth Technologies Show Potential for CVD Prevention
Despite lack of evidence, review suggests benefits in terms of engaging and monitoring patients
Long-Term Insulin Pump Use Reduces Mortality in T1DM
Long-term use of insulin pump reduces fatal coronary heart disease, CVD, all-cause mortality
U.S. Varicella Cases Drop Sharply Due to Vaccine
Recommendation for second dose reduced number of infections even more, CDC finds
Physical Activity Reduces Risk of Mental Health Sick Leave
Those with high job strain, little social support, unhealthy lifestyles at greater risk for sick leave
FDA Approves OxyContin for Children As Young As 11
Duragesic is the only other extended-release opioid with FDA-approved labeling for use in children
Antibiotics Often Prescribed for Veterans With ARIs
Substantial variation in antibiotic prescribing habits among individual providers at the VA
Subsequent Neoplasm Risk Up for Decades in Child CA Survivors
Increased risk for treatment-related subsequent neoplasms even beyond age 40 years
Exposure to Rude Behavior Harms NICU Team Performance
Information-sharing and help-seeking can mediate effect of rudeness
More Physicians Reporting Dissatisfaction With EHR Systems
Compared with survey five years earlier, fewer physicians report being satisfied or very satisfied
Pattern of Cases, Surveillance Data Similar for Lyme Disease
In the U.S., highest outpatient incidence seen among boys aged 5 to 9 years, adults aged 60 to 64 years