E-Cigarette Use Independent Risk Factor for Chronic Lung Disease
Odds of developing respiratory disease higher for dual users of e-cigarettes, combustible tobacco
Rates of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Remain High in U.S.
Highest rates of neonatal abstinence syndrome seen in lowest income quartile, rural areas, Northeast
Consuming Ultraprocessed Food May Up Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Significant links persisted after adjustment for markers of nutritional quality, metabolic comorbidities
Outcomes Worse for Rural Residents With Chronic Conditions
Higher preventable hospitalization and mortality rates partly due to reduced access to specialists
Many Lung Cancer Patients Receive Meds That Prolong QTc Interval
Receipt of these medications prolonging corrected QT interval limits patients' eligibility for clinical trials
Burnout Rates Exceed 50 Percent for Pediatric Residents
Stress, sleepiness, dissatisfaction with work-life balance, recent medical error linked to burnout risk
Many Long-Term Breast Cancer Survivors Die From Other Causes
Number of breast cancer deaths decreased as more years passed after breast cancer diagnosis
Five-Year Mortality Up in Older Adults With Unplanned Admission
Among seniors, just over half of all deaths occurred in those with first unplanned hospital admission
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Ups Risk for Serious Viral Infections
Clinically active IBD and exposure to thiopurines are main drivers of the risk
Domestic Abuse Increases Risk for Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue
Female survivors of domestic abuse are at double the risk for developing functional syndromes
