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
Caregivers for Cancer Patients Face Unique Challenges
Survey results suggest more support is warranted
OTC Head Lice Treatments Are Losing Effectiveness
But several prescription medications have proven safe and effective
Early Palliative Care Ups QOL for Terminal Cancer Patients
Early care also increases chances of having end-of-life discussions
Liraglutide, Sitagliptin Have No Effect on Renal Hemodynamics
No change in effective renal plasma flow, other intrarenal hemodynamic measures
