CDC Urges Prevention, Early Recognition of Sepsis
Know the signs of extreme response to infection; consider it a medical emergency
Electric Power Morcellation Use Down Following FDA Warning
Hysterectomies done with power morcellators have dropped significantly
Steep Rise in U.S. Drug Prices Tied to Patent Monopolies
Letting Medicare and Medicaid negotiate pricing would likely help bring costs down, researchers say
Benefits, Harms of Breast Cancer Screening Vary With Risk, Density
For all screening intervals, benefits and over-diagnosis increase with breast density, relative risk
Success, Safety Up for ART With Elective Single Embryo Transfer
Risks are much higher in multifetal gestations, but are also seen for singletons achieved with ART
In Utero Exposure to Banned PCB Chemicals Tied to Autism Risk
These toxins have lingered in the environment, study authors say
CDC: Breastfeeding Rates on the Rise in the United States
However, many mothers stop earlier than recommended
Imaging Shows Zika-Linked Congenital Brain Abnormalities
Images of the brains of Brazilian newborns and fetuses suggest the virus affects multiple sites
Barrier-Specific Care Significantly Improves Glycemic Control
Implementation of barrier-specific care paths linked to significant reduction in glycated hemoglobin
Postpartum Depression Can Be ID’d During Infant Hospitalization
Poor social support, history of psychiatric diagnoses linked to being screen positive