Obesity Tied to Consumption of U.S. Subsidy Crops
Majority of calories consumed came from among seven subsidized food products
Genetic Risk Score Impact on BMI Varies Across Birth Cohorts
Larger magnitude of association between genetic risk score for BMI and BMI in later birth cohorts
Laser Tx of Pigmented Lesions May Obscure Melanoma Diagnosis
In nine of 11 cases identified, no histologic assessment was conducted before laser therapy
Teen Girls at Highest Risk of Schoolbag-Linked Back Pain
Adolescent girls have highest risk of severe back pain regardless of schoolbag load
Several Factors Impact Parent Management of Child Postop Pain
Parents' experiences impacted by need to balance pros and cons of administering meds
Candida auris Causing Healthcare-Associated Infections
CDC recommends reporting suspected cases to authorities, exercising infection control
U.S. Medical Schools to Expand Training on Opioid Abuse
Health experts note that opioids are prescribed too often, possibly because of poor training
Few Elderly Patients Discuss Driving With Primary Physicians
Seniors more likely to have discussion if they go to geriatric clinic versus general internal medicine clinic
Mindful Self-Compassion Program Beneficial in Diabetes
Emotional and metabolic benefits with reductions in depression and glycated hemoglobin
Outpatient Vascular Labs No More Efficient Than Inpatient Labs
General administration time and delay in patient arrival greater in outpatient labs