Long-Term Exposure to Air Pollution Ups Insulin Resistance
Effect estimates much larger and highly significant for individuals with prediabetes
Corticosteroids Linked to Worse Outcome in Facial Palsy
Worse facial function outcomes for patients with Lyme disease-associated facial palsy
One in Four Older Adults Report Breathlessness
Breathlessness linked to lower ratings of well-being; higher rates of clinic, ER visits, hospitalization
Pregnancy Screens Lacking for Teens With Leukemia
Low rates for teens with acute leukemia and ER visits before teratogenic exposures
Parents Often Make Dosing Errors With Liquid Medications
Parents make fewer mistakes using oral syringes compared to cups
Number of Youth Soccer Injuries Up Over Last 25 Years
Concussion rate jumped almost 1,600 percent in same time period
Lean Processes Can Cut Wait Times at VA Hospitals
Drop in mean patient wait times for elective general surgical procedures; increase in operating volume
Incidence of Hair Removal-Linked Injuries Up From 1991 to 2013
Highest injury rates seen for face for males and lower limbs for females
CDC: COPD-Related Mortality Mostly Down in the United States
However, rates are up for black women and middle-aged patients
Probable PTSD Linked to Bronchodilator Response, Asthma
Probable PTSD linked to incident asthma even after adjustment for baseline bronchodilator response
