Early Mortality for Most Infants With Trisomy 13, 18
Among those undergoing surgery, first-year survival rates are high
Breakeven Rate Estimated for Mid-Size Pediatric Practice
Breakeven per-member per-month rate increases with increasing staffing ratio
CDC Calls for Tighter Restrictions on Teen Nighttime Driving
Midnight cut-off is too late to help; 10 p.m. would prevent more injuries
Eczema’s Effect on Patient Health Can Be Extensive
Patients diagnosed with eczema may have increased risk for other conditions as well
Binge-Eating Disorders May Be Linked to Suicidality
Patients with BED and comorbid disorders may be at particularly high risk for suicidal outcomes
Review: Biofeedback Seems Effective for Pediatric Migraine
Data from five studies show significant reductions in frequency of migraine, duration of attack
Six Years Average Time Between Onset and Diagnosis of Bipolar
Many patients have disruptive symptoms for many years before they receive proper treatment
New Rule Tied to Fewer Head Impacts in High School Football
Restricting full-contact practices to no more than two days a week reduces head impacts
‘Ice Bucket Challenge’ Led to Significant ALS Gene Discovery
Money raised during the campaign helped scientists ID gene linked to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Medical Students Often Track Progress of Former Patients
The practice is common and raises privacy issues, but overall is beneficial, researchers say
