Intraindividual Variability in Reaction Time Tied to Mortality
Independent link identified, which changed very little after excluding incident dementia cases
Specialist Access No Better With Adoption of Access Standards
No notable improvement in timely access to specialty services following implementation of standards
Studies Used for FDA Approval of Device Changes Often Low Quality
And, efficacy of drugs granted accelerated approval often confirmed only years after approval
ICU Admissions for Opioid Overdose Up From 2009 to 2015
Average annual mortality rate was 7 percent, with increase to 10 percent in 2015
Smoking During Pregnancy Up Among Women With Depression
Smoking rate four times higher in pregnant women experiencing an episode of major depression
Apathy Tied to Mortality in Nursing Home Patients
Mortality risk also increased for males, older patients
Review: Cannabis May Alleviate Neuropathic Pain
Second review shows no benefit for plant-based cannabis preparation versus nonuse for PTSD
Patient Profile Impacts QOL With Radiation Tx in Head, Neck Cancer
Patient-reported measures can lead to early detection of side effects, improved QOL
QOL Not Impaired for Parents of Now-Adults Born Very Preterm
Childhood mental health, peer relationships predict parental QOL for children born VP, VLBW
Increase in Alcohol Use, High-Risk Drinking in U.S. Adults
Increases were greatest among women; older adults; racial/ethnic minorities; less educated, lower income
