Potential Links ID’d for Marijuana Use, Cardiovascular Risks
Key classes of cardiovascular medications are affected by marijuana, including statins, β-blockers
Quality Improvement in NICU May Cut Morbidity in Preemies
Practice changes linked to increase in survival without major morbidity for infants born at 23 to 32 weeks
Tdap or Td Vaccine May Be Used for Decennial Td Booster Doses
Either Tdap or Td also allowed for tetanus prophylaxis in wound management, catch-up immunization doses
Effects of Vit D Correction on CV Health Studied in Obese Children
No change seen in endothelial function, but reductions in BP, fasting glucose concentration seen at six months
Prehospital Epinephrine Aids Out-of-Hospital Pediatric Cardiac Arrests
Study shows improved return of circulation following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest but not improved survival
Wealthy Pay Most to Finance U.S. Health Care
However, share of income is greatest among households with lowest income
Prenatal Surgery Yields Lasting Benefits for Myelomeningocele
No difference found in overall adaptive behavior at school age; more children walk independently
Many U.S. Adults Misinformed About the Flu, Vaccination
Only 49 percent of a national sample of U.S. adults reported having received the flu shot as of Dec. 2019
Major Insurers Offer $55 Million to Lower Generic Drug Costs
Nonprofit Civica Rx reached deal with Blue Cross Blue Shield and 18 of its member organizations
Prenatal Exposure to Both Alcohol, Cigarettes Ups SIDS Risk
Risk greater for infants whose mothers report both prenatal drinking, smoking beyond first trimester
