Obesity, Smoking Do Not Impact Long-Term Healing of Wrist Fractures
Findings based on one-year postoperative follow-up for range of motion, bone alignment, and function
FDA to Allow States to Import Prescription Drugs From Other Countries
All imports would have to be FDA-approved, tested to ensure quality, relabeled to meet U.S. labeling requirements
Frailty May Worsen Outcomes in Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
Frailty may predict poor postoperative outcomes, particularly in tSCI patients younger than age 75
New Rules Seek to Increase Organ Transplants in U.S.
New rules include reimbursing donors for lost wages, tightening standards for organ procurement organizations
Cesarean Section Not Linked to Obesity in Offspring
No evidence found for young adulthood obesity of offspring born via nonelective, elective C-section
Results Mixed for Twice-Daily APBI in Early Breast Cancer
APBI noninferior to WBI for preventing recurrence but linked to increased late toxicity, adverse cosmesis
Outcomes Worse for Rural Residents With Chronic Conditions
Higher preventable hospitalization and mortality rates partly due to reduced access to specialists
Organ Transplant Does Not Worsen Prostate Cancer Outcome
No increase in cancer-specific mortality seen in men with prostate cancer who receive organ transplants
Mental Health Disorders May Affect Hip Arthroscopy Outcomes
Odds of favorable outcome after hip arthroscopy lower for those with psychological impairment
Hahn Confirmed as New FDA Chief
One major challenge facing Hahn is the teen vaping epidemic
