AAP Addresses Rising Risks to Youth From New Marijuana Laws
Legalization in many states may lead parents, children to think the drug is benign
Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria Found in Hospital Sinks
Drug-resistant bacteria can colonize in drains, spread to sinks, and eventually reach patients
ASA: Male Stroke Patients Twice As Likely to Get Timely tPA
Researchers not sure why the disparity exists
DPP-4i Treatment Doesn’t Up MI, Stroke Risk in Seniors
No increased risk for DPP-4i versus sulfonylureas, thiazolidinediones in older Medicare population
Transradial Intervention, Same-Day Discharge Cost Saving in PCI
TRI with SDD lowers costs for Medicare beneficiaries undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention
Internet-Based CBT Effective for Depressive Symptoms
Self-guided internet-based CBT significantly more effective for symptom severity, tx response
Central Adiposity More Harmful Than Obesity in Older Women
While a few extra pounds don't up mortality risk, central adiposity does, study contends
Similar Outcomes for Disc Surgery in Older, Younger Patients
But older patients have a higher risk of minor complications, longer hospital stays
10 Portions of Produce a Day Can Confer Great Health Benefit
Reductions seen in risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, early death
Fruit, Vegetable Consumption Linked to Lower Risk of COPD
In current smokers, each extra daily serving tied to an 8 percent lower risk
