Abortion Complication Rates Similar Between Facility Type
Findings based on comparison between ambulatory surgical centers, office-based settings
In Cancer Patients, PTSD May Increase Symptom Burden
Post-traumatic stress symptoms also linked to lower risk of readmission in hospitalized CA patients
AMA Adopts Ethical Guidance on Medical Tourism
Guidelines include helping patients understand risks and benefits, responding compassionately
Higher Cancer Rates Confirmed in Women With Dense Breasts
Higher rate of recall, lower sensitivity, larger tumor diameter, and more lymph node-positive disease
Authors Explore Overdiagnosis in Cancer Screening
Standardized definition, guidance on estimation may facilitate understanding of overdiagnosis
ADA: T1D, T2D, GDM Before 26 Weeks Tied to Higher ASD Risk
Increased risks of autism spectrum disorder in association with types 1, 2, gestational diabetes
CDC, APhA Create Guide for Community-Clinical Linkages
Guide details two types of collaborative care models that involve pharmacists, docs working together
Increased Adiposity Tied to Lower Premenopausal Breast CA Risk
Largest reductions in risk were seen for women aged 18 to 24 years, with hazard ratio of 0.77
AMA: Docs Declare Drug Shortages Public Health Emergency
AMA calls for greater manufacturer transparency in order to prepare for disasters, mitigate shortages
Percentage of Teens Trying to Lose Weight Decreasing
From 1988-1994 to 2009-2014 increase in prevalence of overweight/obesity, decrease in weight loss efforts
