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Considerable differences in histologic categorization are seen in sequential biopsies in deceased donor kidneys that undergo multiple procurement biopsies prior to transplantation

First-Biopsy Results for Deceased Donor Kidneys Questioned

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No association seen between first-biopsy findings and posttransplant outcomes for deceased donor kidneys
Infants prenatally exposed to alcohol and tobacco cigarettes beyond the first trimester have an increased risk for sudden infant death syndrome

Prenatal Exposure to Both Alcohol, Cigarettes Ups SIDS Risk

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Risk greater for infants whose mothers report both prenatal drinking, smoking beyond first trimester
A nonprofit that develops and sells cheaper drugs will receive a $55 million investment from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and associated organizations to create cheaper versions of expensive generic drugs.

Major Insurers Offer $55 Million to Lower Generic Drug Costs

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Nonprofit Civica Rx reached deal with Blue Cross Blue Shield and 18 of its member organizations
A surgical gown shortage in the United States is causing surgeries to be postponed

Surgical Gown Shortage Reported in the United States

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Recall of 9 million gowns due to possible contamination could affect timing of surgeries
Variability in systolic blood pressure in young adults is associated with an increased subsequent risk for cardiovascular disease events and all-cause mortality

Systolic BP Variability in Young Adults May ID Later CVD Risk

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Variability independent of the mean in SBP in young adults linked to CVD events, all-cause mortality
The commercial low-calorie

JumpstartMD Commercial Program Seems Effective for Weight Loss

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Frequent health coach meetings are major determinant of weight loss for men and women
Abdominal obesity is associated with an increased risk for recurrent atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease after myocardial infarction

Abdominal Obesity Linked to Recurrent Atherosclerotic CVD

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Risk for recurrent atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease increased after myocardial infarction
For women with uterine fibroids

Elagolix Cuts Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Women With Fibroids

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Significantly fewer women receiving elagolix plus add-back hormone tx versus placebo had heavy bleeding
Teprotumumab is associated with better outcomes than placebo among patients with active thyroid eye disease

Teprotumumab Bests Placebo for Active Thyroid Eye Disease

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Outcomes better with teprotumumab versus placebo for proptosis, inflammation, diplopia, quality of life
Compliance with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 is low

Fewer Than Half of Clinical Trials Comply With Reporting Laws

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Compliance with Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 low, not improving