Higher Vitamin D Levels May Lower Breast Cancer Risk
Pooled analysis finds levels ≥60 ng/mL are most protective among women aged 55 years and older
Two Regimens Fail to Stop Declines in β-Cell Function
Metformin alone or after insulin no help in youth with new diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance
Most Back Pain Patients Halt Opioid Use After Surgery
Duration of preoperative opioid predicts sustained use after surgery
Virtual Assistants Not HIPAA Compliant
Lawyer recommends physicians should not bring Siri and Alexa to the office
Data Support FDA Restrictions on Child Cough and Cold Medicines
Surveillance data showed more adverse events for children exposed to hydrocodone than codeine
Jury Awards $4.62B in Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Lawsuit
The award includes $550 million in compensatory damages and $4.14 billion in punitive damages
Peer-Led Education Helps Physicians Save Time With EHRs
Peer-based education program, based on training implemented in SCPMG, can improve efficiency
Basal Insulin Analogs Don’t Cut Hypoglycemia-Linked ER Visits
No reduced risk of hypoglycemia-linked ER visits, admissions for basal insulin analog vs. NPH insulin
Drop in Childhood Pneumococcal, Hib Deaths From 2000 to 2015
Most children who died of pneumococcus and Hib presented with pneumonia
Women Often Unaware of Their Hospital’s Religious Affiliation
Authors say findings have implications for reproductive health care decisions
