Exposure to BPA in Pregnancy Tied to Low Birth Weight in Girls
Bisphenol A levels also linked to slightly longer pregnancies
Impact of Prenatal Exposure to Maternal Cancer Explored
Prenatal exposure to maternal cancer, with or without tx, doesn't impact early child development
CDC: 10 Percent of U.S. Women Consume Alcohol While Pregnant
And 3 percent binge drink while expecting
Very Premature Infants Benefit From Later Cord Clamping
Better blood pressure, less need for transfusions with delayed clamping
IOM: Most U.S. Patients Will Experience Diagnostic Error
Panel urges changes to an increasingly complex health care system
Health Insurance Deductibles Rising Faster Than Wages
One in five workers now have a deductible of $2,000 or more
Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist Monotherapy Ups Asthma Control
Random effects meta-analysis shows reduced risk of exacerbation with LTRA monotherapy
More Than 30 Percent of Adults Are Obese in the United States
Nearly 17 percent of 2- to 19-year-olds and over 8 percent of children aged 2 to 5 are obese
Medical Schools Teaching Students About Costs of Care
Importance of understanding costs due to ACA, prevalence of high-deductible plans
Medicaid, Non-Home Discharge Tied to Longer Hospital Stays
Prolonged length of stay also more likely with MRSA, ICU stay, surgery
