Odds of Stroke Up With Dual Use of E-Cigarettes, Cigarettes
Sole e-cigarette use not linked to increased odds of stroke in national sample of young adults
Decision Aids May Not Reduce Odds of Hip, Knee Arthroplasty
Odds of undergoing arthroplasty up six months after consult with decision aids for shared decision-making
Training for, Running First Marathon May Reduce Aortic Age
Reductions in central blood pressure, aortic stiffness seen in first-time marathon completers
Use of Powder in Genital Area Not Linked to Ovarian Cancer
Frequent versus never use, long-term versus never use not significantly associated with higher risk
Low-Value Health Care Services for Children Not Uncommon
Small differences seen by payer type in the proportion of children receiving each service
Prevalence of Buprenorphine-Waivered Prescribers Increasing
Increase seen from 2007 to 2017; growth faster in counties with higher rates of opioid-related OD deaths
Risk for Blood Clots Increased With PICC Placement in Children
CLABSI, CVC malfunction risks also up for PICCs versus tunneled lines in children
Laser-Based Imaging + AI May Diagnose Brain Tumors in OR
Accurate diagnosis in <150 seconds in the operating room could improve decision-making during surgery
Guideline Issued for Testosterone Therapy in Adult Men
Testosterone recommended for men with sexual dysfunction who want to improve sexual function
2008 to 2015 Saw Out-of-Pocket Spending Up for Maternity Care
In 2008-2013, out-of-pocket spending was higher for lower-income women; disparity not seen in 2014-2015
