Self-Reported Health Predicts Survival in Breast Cancer
For older women with breast cancer, low self-rated health, limited walking ability predict worse survival
Doctors May Be Caught Off Guard by Antibiotic Shortages
Multiple shortages of 32 antibiotics, which lasted an average of six months
EHR Data Mining Helps With Quality Improvement
Data mining tools, including health maintenance alerts, reports, are available in EHR products
Increasing Number of Children Present With DKA in T1DM
Researchers point to lack of insurance leading to late diagnosis
ACP Supports Ban on Flavoring, Ads for E-Cigarettes
Backers of devices say bans may drive some smokers back to cigarettes
Eating Disorders Common in Girls With Type 1 Diabetes
By age 25 years, cumulative probability of onset of eating disorder is 60 percent
More Reassurance Against MMR-Autism Link
Finding held true even for children at risk for the developmental disorder
Mindfulness-Based CBT Found As Effective As Antidepressants
Results suggest possible alternative to long-term medication use
Parent Training Program Can Improve Child Behavior in Autism
Behavior management strategies appear to make a difference, researchers found
Impact of Sodium, Potassium Intake Varies With BP
Increase in sodium/potassium ratio linked to increase in LV mass in young adults with pre-, hypertension
