Estrogen May Lessen Cognitive Effects of Lead Exposure
May explain why lead exposure is less likely to cause brain damage in girls than in boys
Medication Issues Behind One in 12 Pediatric ER Visits
Adverse reactions, misuse are the common culprits
Patient Engagement Can Cut Costs, Improve Outcomes
Initiatives can decrease hospital visits, cut morbidity and mortality, up treatment adherence
Medicaid Expansion Tops Savings Versus Marketplace
Great reduction in out-of-pocket spending for previously uninsured low-income adults
Spironolactone + TMP-SMX May Up Risk of Sudden Death
Doctors urged not to prescribe spironolactone with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
Non-Pharmacological Options Efficacious in Treating Delirium
Simply reminding patient each morning of date, place can help, researchers found
Colorectal Cancer Rates on Rise in Young Americans
Still, only 10 percent of cases occur in younger group, researchers find
Recurrent Kidney Stones Linked to Arterial Calcium Deposits
Patients might need closer monitoring for further signs of pending cardiovascular issues
Cardiovascular, Cerebral Effect for Red Bull + Mental Stress
Increase in systolic and diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, decreased cerebral blood flow velocity
Cutting Added Fructose Could Reduce Diabetes-Linked Morbidity
Limiting intake to 5 percent of calories would improve glucose tolerance, reduce diabetes prevalence
