Antibiotics May Be Enough for Some Appendicitis Patients
About 80 percent of patients can try medication first, researchers say
Many Youth With Migraine May Be Missing Out on Right Rx
Nearly half don't get any pain medications at all, researcher adds
Review Examines Inappropriate Prescribing of IV Fluids
Most common type of inappropriate prescribing is incorrect volumes and types of fluids
Direct Messaging Not Yet Widely Adopted by Physicians
Secure messaging protocol allows for easy communication; meets HIPPA privacy, security rules
Daily Water Intake Not Adequate for Many U.S. Children
Under-hydration can pose real health risks for children, study authors say
FDA: Food Manufacturers Have 3 Years to Remove Trans Fats
Agency gives manufacturers three years to remove partially hydrogenated oils
Risky Pot ‘Dabbing’ Method Growing in Popularity
Fires and even explosions have been linked to this practice, experts say
Article Weighs Paying Off Student Loans Versus Investment
For young physicians, issues to consider include whether debt is stressful, interest rate on loans
ER Visits for Self-Harm Rising for U.S. Teens
Cutting is the most common, followed by firearm injuries
Fewer Malocclusions Seen in Exclusively Breastfed Children
But children also had fewer 'misaligned' teeth if they reduced pacifier use, researchers say