More Than One in Four Adults With CVD Currently Smoke
From wave 1 to 4 of PATH, <5 percent decrease seen in cigarette use and 0.5 percent increase found in e-cigarette use
ED Visits for Leiomyomas Increased From 2006 to 2017
However, admission rate decreased during same period; admission was least likely for uninsured patients
AHA Says Up Physical Activity for Mildly Elevated BP, Cholesterol
Assess and prescribe physical activity for all patients, including those with elevated BP, cholesterol who are at mild-moderate risk
Prenatal Exposure to Ultrafine Particles Tied to Child Asthma
Sex differences seen in sensitive windows, with highest risk for asthma seen for females exposed to higher levels of UFPs in late pregnancy
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Recent Decline Seen in Diabetes Control Among U.S. Adults
After a long period of progress, glycemic and blood pressure control declined while lipid control plateaued in adults with diabetes
Houston Methodist Suspends Nearly 200 Workers Who Refuse COVID-19 Vaccines
Nearly 25,000 workers met Monday's deadline to be fully immunized, but 178 failed to do so and were suspended
United Nations: Urgent Global Action Needed to End AIDS
Assembly's 193 member nations commit to efforts such as reducing annual new HIV infections, annual AIDS-related deaths
Alcohol Intake Inversely Linked to Fecundability
During luteal phase, moderate and heavy drinking are associated with reduction in fecundability versus no alcohol intake
FETO Beneficial for Severe Left Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Studies examine benefits of fetoscopic endoluminal tracheal occlusion for severe, moderate left diaphragmatic hernia
