Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine No Better Than Inactivated
No reduction in hazard ratio for influenza A or B virus with LAIV in study among Hutterite children
Thrombocytopenia Up With Use of Phosphate-Buffered Tirofiban
Relative risk for thrombocytopenia not increased with use of citrate-buffered tirofiban
DASH Diet May Be Beneficial for Gout Patients
Dietary approach to prevent gout should be considered first-line therapy, researcher says
More Evidence Paying Smokers to Quit May Work
But cost may be $28,000 to get one additional smoker to succeed long term
Large Trial Proposed to Compare HCTZ, Chlorthalidone
Researchers plan randomized study to compare hydrochlorothiazide, chlorthalidone
Feeding Tube Use Down in Patients With Advanced Dementia
Over past 15 years, practice dropped by half in nursing homes
Too Many Infants Still Sleeping in Unsafe Positions
Even if they are put to sleep on their backs, they often end up in parents' bed, other unsafe positions
Cancer Now Leading Cause of Death in Some European Nations
Gains against cardiovascular disease, especially in Western Europe, likely behind the shift
Taking Acetaminophen While Pregnant May Raise Risk of ADHD
But only association found, and researchers say women should still take the painkiller if needed
Similar Outcomes for Group, Traditional Prenatal Care
Group prenatal care linked to similar rates of preterm birth, NICU admission, breastfeeding
