Western Diet May Contribute to Dense Breasts
In study, women who ate such a diet also had 46 percent higher risk of breast cancer
Low Initial Dose, No Refills Can Help Prevent Opioid Dependency
Patients given two prescription fills were 2.25 times more likely to become long-term opioid users
Many Americans Exposed to Toxic Chemicals in Drinking Water
Immunotoxicity of polyfluoroalkyl/perfluoroalkyl substances seen at current exposure levels
Many Still Prescribe Concomitant (Es)omeprazole, Clopidogrel
Patients on clopidogrel prescribed omeprazole or esomeprazole despite safety warnings
Couple Phone Intervention Ups Glycemic Control for High A1C
No difference for phone (individual, couple), education interventions at highest A1C levels
FDA Approves First Generic Version of Tamiflu
Oseltamivir phosphate does not take the place of receiving a flu vaccination
Distress Over False-Positive Cystic Fibrosis Screen Not Lasting
Despite immediate distress reported by mothers, psychosocial distress not detected in newborns
Communication Challenges ID’d in Neonatal Encephalopathy
Fragmented communication, complex information, and uncertain prognosis difficult for parents
About One-Third Have Symptom Spikes After Peds Concussion
Risk of symptom spikes increased with an abrupt increase in mental activity from one day to next
Nonsterile Gloves Don’t Up Risk of Infection in Minor Skin Sx
Meta-analysis shows no increased relative risk for wound infections in outpatient cutaneous surgery
