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CDC: Adult Smoking Rate Falls to New Low in the United States
As of 2014, rate is 16.8 percent but big socioeconomic disparities remain
CDC: Sharp Increase in U.S. Babies Born With Syphilis
Of infected babies born in 2014, 15 percent of mothers were never tested for syphilis
Low FODMAP Diet Cuts Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms
Similar reductions for diet with reduced content of fermentable short-chain carbs, traditional advice
Cesarean Rate Not Significantly Impacted in Induction Study
In women with Bishop score of ≤5 undergoing elective induction after 39 weeks of gestation
Prenatal PFOA Exposure Linked to Excess Weight in Children
However, more research needs to be done to show cause-and-effect
Swiss Report Highlights Danger of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
Cases where the infection isn't thwarted by existing antibiotics are surfacing, researcher says
PCI May Not Improve Survival for Some Heart Disease Patients
Findings in patients with stable ischemic heart disease
MRI Can Help ID Patients Who Will Recover From Coma
But study was small and more research is needed before technique can be used to guide patient care
Substantial Increase in Costs for Uncontrolled Asthma
Substantial fraction of asthma patients symptomatically uncontrolled
Exercise Stress ECG Underutilized As Initial Test for Suspected CAD
Optimal test selection for symptomatic patients requires patient-centered approach
