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Even normal-weight women may be at greater risk for colorectal cancer if they have certain traits

Metabolic Sx May Up CRC Risk Even in Healthy-Weight Women

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Metabolically unhealthy women have higher risk of colorectal cancer, researchers say
Among adolescents and young adults with bipolar disorder

MRI May Help ID Suicide Risk in Young Bipolar Patients

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Specific differences found in the brains of those who attempt suicide and those who do not
For deteriorating adult patients in the emergency department

Therapeutic Family Presence Key in Tx of Acute Deterioration in ER

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Interactions of clinicians, family, patients involve interplay between presence, roles, engagement
For patients with type 1 diabetes

Insulin Glargine 300 U/mL Beats Glargine 100 U/mL in T1DM

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Smoother average 24-hour glucose profile with Gla-300 versus Gla-100, regardless of injection time
Administration of azithromycin during labor is associated with a reduction in maternal and neonatal clinical infections

Azithromycin Given in Labor Cuts Maternal, Neonatal Infections

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Lower incidence of maternal infections and lower overall prevalence of infections among newborns
Use of growth hormone in children and adolescents should be considered carefully

Guidelines Developed for Use of Growth Hormone in Children

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Guidance provided for children with idiopathic short stature, GH deficiency, primary IGF-I deficiency
Many Veterans Health Administration patients are eligible for lung cancer screening (LCS) with low-dose computed tomography

Many VHA Patients Eligible for Lung Cancer Screening

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Second study shows increase in lung cancer screening from 1.3 to 2.1 percent from 2010 to 2015
Activities that keep the brain busy -- using a computer

Mentally Stimulating Tasks May Lower Risk of MCI in Older Adults

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Computer use, crafting, social activities, games all seem to improve brain health
There is a sharp increase in hospital admissions for cardiovascular events two days after a major snowfall

CVD-Related Hospital Admissions Up Second Day After Snowstorm

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Admissions for heart attack, chest pain, stroke 23 percent higher two days after major snowfall
The risk of cardiopulmonary adverse events is similar for propofol sedation and traditional sedation agents for gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures

Review: Cardiopulmonary Event Rate Not Up With Propofol Use

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Similar risk with propofol versus traditional sedation for gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures