Study Supports PSA Screening for Male BRCA2 Carriers
Further follow-up needed to assess benefit of PSA screening in male BRCA1 mutation carriers
U.S. Life Expectancy Dropped Since 2014 for Working-Age Adults
Life expectancy increased from 1959 to 2016 but began declining in 2014 among 25- to 64-year-olds
Potentially Tainted Marijuana Sold in Colorado
To date, no reports of health problems associated with the affected marijuana have been received
Death Toll in Samoa Measles Epidemic Reaches 25
More than 140 new cases reported within the past day, bringing the total to ~2,200 since epidemic began
Peds Cardiac Surgical Outcomes Improved in Consortium
In-hospital mortality, major complications dropped for hospitals in Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Consortium
Dermatologists Issue Consensus Guideline for Opioid Prescribing
For most uncomplicated procedures, postop pain can be managed with acetaminophen and/or ibuprofen
Changes in Metabolic Syndrome Status Linked to MACE Risk
Risk for MACE decreased with recovery from metabolic syndrome, while risk up with MetS development
Alarm Settings of CGM Systems Impact Glucose Control in T1DM
Adjusting glucose thresholds for alarms linked to less time spent in hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia
Taking Multiple Fracture-Linked Meds Ups Risk for Hip Fracture
Addition of second and third fracture-associated drugs linked to increased risk for women and men
Large BP Variation Tied to Greater Long-Term Risk for Dementia
Dementia risk significantly increased after at least 15 years since measurement of SBP variation
