Statin Use May Be Safely Continued During Pregnancy
Higher risk seen for low birth weight and preterm birth with statins, but no tie to congenital anomalies
New Cancer Drug Approvals Linked to Drop in Mortality
New cancer drugs approved between 2000 and 2016 associated with 1,291,769 fewer related deaths in the U.S.
Childhood Adversity Tied to Higher Rates of T2DM in Young Adulthood
Findings seen for both men and women across the dimensions of material deprivation, loss or threat of loss, and family dynamics
Pharmacies Often Not Notified of Discontinued Rx
Interventions, including phoning pharmacies and enabling CancelRX in electronic medical records, may reduce risk for medication safety events
Reputation Most Important Factor in Choosing Breast Reconstruction Surgeon
Women hypothetically selecting a breast reconstruction surgeon placed highest value on surgeons' reputations
Universal Masking in Health Care No Longer Seems Appropriate
Maintaining masking may offer marginal benefit in terms of reducing transmission, but impedes communication
Weight Control Product Use in Adolescence Ups Risk for Later Eating Disorder
Findings seen among teens followed for 10 years into early adulthood
Wildfires May Amplify Effect of PM₂.₅ Exposure on COVID-19 Dynamics
Increases in COVID-19 cases and deaths seen in 28 days following wildfire-linked increases in PM2.5
USPSTF Recommends Folic Acid Supplement Before, During Pregnancy
Grade A recommendation intended to prevent neural tube defects in offspring among people planning to or who could become pregnant
Black Women’s Group Sues Johnson & Johnson Over Baby Powder
Lawsuit claims that J&J targeted baby powder ads to Black women despite knowing it contained ingredients that could cause ovarian cancer
