American Seniors With Diabetes Living Longer Without Disability
Researchers find increase in 'good' years of life in recent decades
AAP Endorses AASM Childhood Sleep Guidelines
AAP encourages discussion of recommendations, healthy sleep habits during clinical visits
Benefits of Breastfeeding May Be Compromised by Antibiotics
Infants who received antibiotics were more prone to infections and obesity in childhood
Many Patients Prescribed Opioids Sharing Leftover Pills
Two new U.S. studies shed additional light on opioid epidemic
SBRT, Proton Beam Therapy Use Increasing for Prostate CA
Median cost of stereotactic body radiotherapy lower than IMRT or proton beam therapy
Type of Shaving Impacts Body Image in Elective Cranial Sx
Infection rate similar for regional, strip shaving; regional shaving adversely affects body image
Ultrasound Beats Palpation for Femoral Artery Catheterization
Shorter time taken for attempted cannulation of femoral artery, lower number of attempts needed
Ambulance Diversion Still a Concern Across the United States
Ambulance diversion linked to delays in treatment; seems ineffective for addressing overcrowding
Pediatric Unanticipated Admission Incidence 0.97 Percent
About half of unanticipated admissions related to anesthesia; risk factors include age, ASA class
High-Dose Steroid No Benefit to Platelets in Preeclampsia
High-dose methylprednisolone no benefit for women with preeclampsia, platelet counts <150 × 109/L
