CDC: Infant Mortality Rate Varies Greatly Among States
Low of 3.47 in Vermont to a high of 9.03 in Alabama in infant deaths per 1,000 live births
Six-Step Analysis Can Help Improve Practice Logistics
Method showed unfavorable traits related to match between supply, demand, access at outpatient clinic
CDC: Tobacco Product Use Varies by Race Among U.S. Teens
Highest use seen among Native Hawaiians, Indians, Alaskans; lowest among Asians
Residents Working Long Hours Can Increase Alertness
Arriving rested, asking for relief, staying organized can help medical residents maintain their energy
High-Touch Surfaces at Airports Often Covered in Pathogens
At least one respiratory virus detected in 10 percent of surface samples at major airport during flu season
Sexual, Physical Abuse Up Odds of Injury for Female Athletes
Lifetime sexual and physical abuse linked to increased likelihood of sports injury among women
Parents’ Technology Use Can Negatively Impact Children
'Technoference' can lead to children's hyperactivity, whining, sulking, tantrums
Fingolimod Cuts Multiple Sclerosis Relapses in Pediatric Patients
Compared with interferon beta-1a, less lesion accumulation seen on MRI but more adverse events
FDA Gets Tough on Juul, Other Electronic Cigarette Makers
More than 1,200 warning letters and fines have been sent to retailers and major e-cigarette manufacturers
Data Age in Clinical Trials Is About Three Years at Publication
Trials funded by government were associated with significantly longer time to publication
