Inappropriate Prescribing of Abx High in Urgent Care Centers
Patterns of antibiotic prescribing vary substantially by care setting
Fake FDA Warning Letters Being Sent to Consumers
Letters accuse consumer of drug violations based on a review of their parcels and social media accounts
Adoption of EHR Linked to Reduction in Mortality Rates
0.21-percentage-point reduction in mortality rate per year per function for each new function adopted
Gender Bias in Medicine Has Far-Reaching Consequences
Exclusion of women from upper echelons of medicine may have real implications for patient care
Blacks Have Elevated HTN Risk Through Age 55 Years
Regardless of BP levels in young adulthood, blacks have increased hypertension risk versus whites
Higher Vitamin D Levels May Lower Breast Cancer Risk
Pooled analysis finds levels ≥60 ng/mL are most protective among women aged 55 years and older
11.2% of U.S. Adults Aged ≥45 Report Subjective Mental Decline
About half of those reporting subjective cognitive decline report SCD-related functional limitations
Virtual Assistants Not HIPAA Compliant
Lawyer recommends physicians should not bring Siri and Alexa to the office
Jury Awards $4.62B in Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Lawsuit
The award includes $550 million in compensatory damages and $4.14 billion in punitive damages
Mothers’ Healthy Lifestyle Tied to Drop in Offspring Obesity
Lower risk of incident obesity for offspring whose moms have healthy BMI, engage in physical activity
