Few Americans Aware of Possible Increased Risk This Tick Season
Findings from poll conducted June 23 to 27, surveying 2,031 U.S. adults
Risk of Heart, Respiratory Disease Up in 9/11 Survivors
Intense exposure on first day of disaster tied to substantially increased risk of future disease
Parents May Be Unclear on Teens’ Vaccination Needs
More than one in three don't know when their teen's next vaccination is due, survey finds
AAIC: Daily Crosswords Linked to Improved Cognition in Later Life
Regular puzzlers score better on tests of cognitive function, researchers find
Infants With Potential Zika Exposure Should Have Eye Exam
All infants with potential exposure to the virus need screening eye examination, researchers say
Organizational Changes Encouraged for Safer Prescribing
Doctors describe swimming against tide of patient expectations, Rx culture, organizational constraints
Female Physicians Found More Likely to Leave Rural Practice
Higher county-level mobility for counties with smaller population size, lower PCP supply
~10 Percent Present to ER After Hysterectomy for Benign Disease
Risk factors include younger age, higher parity, Medicare or self-pay insurance, postoperative pain
Empowerment Linked to HRQoL in Teen, Young Adult CA Survivors
Empowerment associated with physical, psychological, social, religious, and total HRQoL
Opioids Often Overprescribed in Patients Undergoing Surgery
Significant variation in opioid prescribing practices for each of 25 common elective procedures
