Procalcitonin Testing on ICU Admission Linked to Lower LOS
Testing linked to lower length of stay in hospital and ICU, less antibiotic exposure, and lower costs
Short Interval After Pregnancy Termination Ups Preterm Risk
Increased risk of preterm delivery in subsequent pregnancy with post-termination interval <6 months
Tobacco Counseling for Youth, Adults Cuts Smoking Prevalence
Annual counseling would reduce prevalence and prevent many smoking-attributable fatalities
Modest Links for Systemic Medication Use, IOP in Glaucoma
Systemic β-blocker use linked to lower IOP; ACEI, ARB, statin, sulfonylurea linked to higher IOP
Use of Ethanol Cookstoves Can Lower BP, Reduce HTN
Randomized controlled trial shows reduction in diastolic BP for ethanol cookstoves
More Education Needed for Clinicians on Transgender Health
Overall, 80.6 percent of clinicians report never having received training on transgender patient care
Tapeworm From Asian Waters Identified in Alaskan Salmon
But infection with the tapeworm appears to be uncommon, authors say
Guidance Provided for Introduction of Foods to Infants
Complementary foods should not be introduced before 4 months or delayed beyond 6 months
Concussions May Accelerate Alzheimer’s Disease Progression
Brain trauma seems to speed up mental decline in patients at genetic risk for Alzheimer's
Artificial Sweetener Use Up in U.S. Children in Recent Years
Consumption of low-calorie sweeteners rose from 8.7 to 25.1 percent from 1999 to 2012
