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Fewer U.S. babies are dying from sudden unexpected infant death

Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Rates Down in the United States

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But significant racial/ethnic disparities in SUID persist
Both electronic cigarettes and traditional cigarettes are tied to an increased risk for bladder cancer

AUA: E-Cigarettes Can Also Cause DNA Damage to Bladder Mucosa

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'Vaping' could lead to cancerous changes in urothelial cells, research indicates
In a clinical practice guideline update published online May 9 in the Annals of Internal Medicine

ACP: Recommendations Updated for Low Bone Density Treatment

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Osteoporotic women should be treated with pharmacologic therapy for 5 years to cut fracture risk
Both children and adults view object tracking as acceptable for owners

Children Express Positive Views of Digital Tracking by Strangers

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Children, but not adults, express positive evaluations of tracking another person's possessions
An enhanced recovery after surgery program is associated with improved outcomes for patients undergoing elective colorectal resection and emergency hip fracture repair

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Program Ups Outcomes

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Lower hospital length of stay and postoperative complication rates after implementation of ERAS
Never breastfeeding seems to be associated with increased risk of type 1 diabetes

Never Breastfeeding Linked to Increased Risk of T1DM

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Among those who were breastfed, no link for duration of full, any breastfeeding with reduced risk
Drinking among U.S. high school students has decreased in recent years

CDC: Drinking Rates Have Dropped for High School Students

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But many who do drink still do so excessively
The prevalence of hepatitis C infection among pregnant women nearly doubled between 2009 and 2014

CDC: Hep C Infections Among Pregnant Women Increasing

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Rural counties seem hardest hit and rates mirror opioid epidemic
Patients hospitalized on the weekend for percutaneous coronary intervention may be twice as likely to die as those hospitalized on weekdays

Weekend Admissions for PCI Tied to Higher In-Hospital Mortality

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Though low overall, the odds of dying double if procedure is done on Saturday or Sunday
Ten minutes daily of mindful meditation can improve focus among patients with anxiety

10 Minutes of Meditation Can Up Focus for Patients With Anxiety

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Just 10 minutes each day might boost concentration, prevent mind wandering, small study suggests