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For community-dwelling older adults

Calcium, Vitamin D Don’t Seem to Reduce Fracture Risk in Seniors

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No reduction in incidence of fractures among community-dwelling older adults taking supplements
Prenatal marijuana use increased from 2009 to 2016 for pregnant women of all ages

2009 to 2016 Saw Increase in Prenatal Marijuana Use

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Greatest increases seen for pregnant females aged younger than 18 years, those aged 18 to 24 years
For women undergoing vaginal delivery

Intrauterine Balloon Tamponade May Cut Invasive Procedures

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Associated with lower use of procedures for hemorrhage control in vaginal delivery
For patients with human papillomavirus+ stage I or II oropharyngeal cancer

Reducing Tx May Harm Safety in Early HPV+ Oropharyngeal Cancer

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For patients with stage III disease, intensification to triple-modality therapy may improve survival
The reduction in risk of cardiovascular death with empagliflozin is most mediated by changes in hematocrit and hemoglobin

Plasma Volume Changes May Mediate Effects of Empagliflozin

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Findings suggest reduced CV mortality risk mediated by effects on markers of plasma volume
A physical activity intervention reduces perceived sleep dysfunction at three and six months for post-primary treatment breast cancer survivors

Exercise Reduces Sleep Problems in Breast Cancer Survivors

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BEAT Cancer intervention improves Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index global sleep quality versus usual care
New evidence regarding safety is spurring the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to remove a Boxed Warning from certain inhaled medications used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

FDA Removes Boxed Warning From Certain Asthma Medications

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Decision applies to long-acting beta agonists used in combination with inhaled corticosteroids
Girls with menarche at earlier ages may be at elevated risk for mental health issues in adolescence that carry into adult years

Early Menarche May Affect Mental Health in Adulthood

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Increased risk of depression, antisocial behaviors in adolescence may carry into adulthood
More than one-third of adult U.S. HIV patients miss opportunities to initiate hepatitis B vaccination

Hepatitis B Vaccination Often Missed Among HIV Patients

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More than one-third of adult HIV patients receiving medical care have not been vaccinated
Addressing persistent symptoms

Findings Support Comprehensive Approach for Seniors With Cancer

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Persistent symptoms, comorbidities, leisure-time physical activity, financial challenges deemed key factors