Pancreaticoduodenectomy Costs High at Safety-Net Hospitals
Marked cost savings with redistribution of patients from high- to medium- or low-burden hospitals
Even Moderate Exercise Can Reduce Risk of Gestational DM
Short walks and some strength training each week made a difference for obese women, researchers say
Miscarriage Linked to Maternal Zika Infection
Dutch case finds woman's infection in South America may have contributed to pregnancy loss
Binge-Eating Disorders May Be Linked to Suicidality
Patients with BED and comorbid disorders may be at particularly high risk for suicidal outcomes
Perceived Stigmatization Common for Patients With Psoriasis
Lower education, higher disease visibility, severity, duration, Type D personality tied to stigmatization
Six Years Average Time Between Onset and Diagnosis of Bipolar
Many patients have disruptive symptoms for many years before they receive proper treatment
Flu Vaccine Protective Against Hospitalization, Death in T2DM
Significantly lower rates of admission for stroke, heart failure, pneumonia/influenza, all-cause-death
AAIC: Misdiagnosis Prevalence ~20 Percent for Alzheimer’s
Missed disease identification seems more likely in men, who may develop cognitive issues earlier
FDA Strengthens Safety Warnings for Fluoroquinolones
Fluoroquinolones such as Cipro, Levaquin should be reserved for life-threatening infections
Fitness Almost As Important As Not Smoking for Longevity
Low aerobic capacity has greater effect than even high cholesterol, high blood pressure
