Guidelines Developed for Use of Growth Hormone in Children
Guidance provided for children with idiopathic short stature, GH deficiency, primary IGF-I deficiency
Many VHA Patients Eligible for Lung Cancer Screening
Second study shows increase in lung cancer screening from 1.3 to 2.1 percent from 2010 to 2015
Mentally Stimulating Tasks May Lower Risk of MCI in Older Adults
Computer use, crafting, social activities, games all seem to improve brain health
CVD-Related Hospital Admissions Up Second Day After Snowstorm
Admissions for heart attack, chest pain, stroke 23 percent higher two days after major snowfall
Review: Cardiopulmonary Event Rate Not Up With Propofol Use
Similar risk with propofol versus traditional sedation for gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures
Diabetes Mellitus Prevalence Higher in HIV-Infected Adults
Increased prevalence in HIV-infected subgroups, including women, those aged 20 to 44, non-obese
Cardiovascular Event Risks May Be Affected by Timing of Meals
American Heart Association report suggests eating more earlier in the day may be healthier
Smoking Imposes Heavy Burden on Global Economy
Tobacco-related diseases caused 12 percent of deaths among smokers aged 30 to 69 in 2012
Inconsistency Noted in Ocular Symptom Reporting
Symptom reporting inconsistent between patient self-report and documentation in EMR
Quality Improvement Initiative Can Cut NTSV Cesarean Rate
Over eight years of intervention, decrease in rate of nulliparous term singleton vertex cesarean delivery
