No Evidence for Benefits of Opioids After Pediatric Tonsillectomy
Perioperative opioid fills linked to risk of return visit for constipation but not pain, dehydration or hemorrhage
Giant Cell Arteritis Occurs at Similar Rate in Blacks, Whites
Biopsy-proven GCA occurs more often in women versus men, but not in white versus black patients
Red Meat Consumption May Up Risk of Invasive Breast Cancer
Findings from prospective cohort study of sisters or half-sisters of women diagnosed with breast cancer
Vitamin D Tied to Falls, Nonmotor Symptoms in Parkinson Disease
No association seen between bone mineral density, vitamin D in patients with Parkinson disease
Ulcerative Colitis Outcomes Similar for Smokers, Nonsmokers
No significant difference in rates of flares, thiopurine use, hospitalization for persistent smokers, quitters
HbA1c, BMI Linked to Stillbirth Risk in Women With Diabetes
About one-third of stillbirths occur at term, with highest rates at week 38 and 39 for T1DM and T2DM
Method to Calculate Central Line Infections Flawed
Counting multiple concurrent central lines may help account for hospitals with patients with higher acuity of care
In 2018, 2,813 Cases of Domestic Arbovirus Reported in U.S.
94 percent of cases caused by West Nile Virus; 63 percent of these classified as neuroinvasive disease
Breast Cancer Surgery + Another Procedure Ups Complications
Findings for women undergoing additional plastic or gynecological procedure at time of breast cancer surgery
FDA Reports More Seizures Among Vapers
Agency encourages continued submission of reports related to seizures following e-cigarette use
