Pediatricians Missing Elevated Blood Lead Levels in U.S.
In 23 of 39 reporting states, pediatric care providers identified fewer than half of children with EBLL
Clinician Awareness of Exercise Addiction May Be Lacking
Screening questions should focus on emotional connection to exercise, whether it interferes with life
Single-Payer Health System Bill Moves Forward in California
Not yet clear where money for the single-payer system would come from
CDC: Opioid-Related Mortality Rate Might Be Underestimated
Death certificates from drug-linked infections may not label opioids as possible cause
Illicit Marijuana Use Up in States With Legal Medical Use
Cannabis use disorder is also rising faster in states with legalization laws
Many Patients With Alzheimer’s Disease Discontinue AChEIs
Adverse effects and cost account for most cases of discontinuation
Postbiotic Could Lower Glucose, Inflammation in Obesity
MDP postbiotic linked to reduction in hepatic insulin resistance during obesity, low-level endotoxemia
Children With Suspected Child Abuse Present to Hospital Late
Most arrive by nonambulance means, few at designated pediatric-capable major trauma center
Checklist for Family-Centered Rounds Deemed Beneficial
Implementing checklist improves delivery of FCRs, impacting quality and safety of care
Fatal Case of Suspected Propofol-Induced Pancreatitis Described
57-year-old woman developed severe abdominal pain with nausea, vomiting after thyroidectomy
