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Diabetes Ups Risk of Amputation in Critical Limb Ischemia
Unadjusted hazard ratio of diabetes mellitus 1.87 for major amputation risk in critical limb ischemia
Readmit Predictors for Congenital Heart Disease Are Lesion Specific
Readmission more likely with primary diagnosis of congestive heart failure at index admission
Average Premiums for Health Care Coverage Stable in 2016
Family premium 3 percent higher in 2016 than 2015; no change in share of firms offering health benefits
IL-32 Has Inflammatory Properties in Human Obesity
Increased circulating IL-32 in obese patients down after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass-linked weight loss
Playing Pokémon GO Leading to Increase in Distracted Driving
At least 14 crashes linked to the smartphone game during a 10-day period in July
Most Patients Prefer Oral Dual Therapy in Chronic Hepatitis C
High response rate for dual therapy among cohort of patients with predominant genotype 3
Adding Rituximab to Chemo Ups Event-Free Survival in ALL
Findings in young adults with Philadelphia chromosome-negative acute lymphoblastic leukemia
CSF Neurofilament Light Proteins Increased Post-Concussion
Findings in professional ice hockey players with post-concussion syndrome
No Increased Choking Risk Seen With Baby-Led Weaning
However, many parents need more information on how to safely introduce solid foods
AAP Says Codeine Not Safe for Children, Urges Restrictions
Doctors should avoid giving drug to children undergoing tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy