Prevalence of Metformin Use 0.7 Percent in Prediabetes
Metformin use low even among those with a body mass index of ≥35 kg/m²
CDC: Almost Half of U.S. Men, Women <60 Infected With HPV
But vaccine should turn the tide against virus, researcher says
Long-Term Antibiotic Use May Up Risk of Colorectal Adenomas
Medications that alter gut bacteria might set stage for polyp development, researchers say
Red Cell Distribution Width Predicts Surgical Complications
High pre-op levels tied to respiratory adverse effects after children's adenotonsillectomy
‘SuperAgers’ Have Less Whole-Brain Cortical Volume Loss
Cognitively-average elderly have significantly greater annual percent change compared with SuperAgers
More Metabolic Abnormality Among Normal-Weight Minorities
Higher prevalence of metabolic abnormality but normal weight in racial/ethnic minorities vs whites
Small Dietary Changes Cut Water Use, Can Improve Health
Adoption of optimized diets also accompanied by reductions in greenhouse gas emissions
Ruling Out Penicillin Allergy by Testing Inpatients Saves Money
Inpatient allergy testing led to change in antibiotic selection that was greater in intensive care unit
Increased Cancer Risk for Childhood Kidney Recipients
Highest risk for standardized incidence ratios for lymphoproliferative disease and cervical cancer
CDC: Birth Defects Seen in 1 in 10 U.S. Pregnancies Affected by Zika
CDC report also says too few infants are tested for the virus
