Late-Term Gestation Linked to Improved Cognitive Outcomes
Performance up on three measures of cognitive function, down on one measure of physical function
Opinions Vary on Management of Subclinical Hypothyroidism
Physicians present cases for and against treatment for a 60-year-old patient
ASCO: Aggressive Treatment Common in Terminal CA Patients
Three in four of young or middle-aged patients get aggressive therapies in last months of lives
USPSTF Recommends Screening for Syphilis Infection
Grade A recommendation for screening in non-pregnant persons at increased risk of infection
Diet Inclusive of Healthy Fats Does Not Lead to Weight Gain
Olive oil and nut diet groups had lower increase in waist circumference than low-fat diet group
Army Has the Highest Suicide Risk in U.S. Military
Firearms implicated in about two-thirds of cases
Obesity Rates on the Rise Among Women, but Not Men
Obesity also still a concern for children and adolescents
Good Agreement for Doctor, Patient Criteria for Fibromyalgia
Large values for Bland-Altman 95 percent limits of agreement indicate widely discordant pairs
Possible Benefit for Cannabinoids in Rheumatic Conditions
Review shows limited benefit in terms of pain relief, sleep; mild to moderate adverse effects
Few Engage in Five Behaviors for Preventing Chronic Disease
Only 6.3% of U.S. adults report engaging in all five behaviors; geographic variation seen in clustering
