Sleep Myths Are Commonly Circulated
Authors say initiatives to debunk myths, promote healthful sleep practices may benefit public health
One in Three U.S. Adults Aged 35 to 44 May Have Drinking Problem
Nine percent continue to drink despite negative effects on career, education, relationships
About One-Quarter of Seniors Store Firearms Unlocked, Loaded
No difference seen in prevalence of mental distress, memory loss by household firearm ownership, storage
iADL Dependency May Up Mortality in Hematologic Cancers
Instrumental activities of daily living dependency, mortality linked in seniors with hematologic cancer
AI Can Identify Model of Cardiac Rhythm Device From Chest X-Ray
Neural network's performance significantly exceeds ability of cardiologists
Stroke Hospitalizations Down in Black, White Medicare Enrollees
Black men and women have experienced greater improvements in 30-day poststroke mortality
Parenteral Antimicrobial Tx at Home Burdens Children’s Caregivers
Compared with those who receive oral therapy, caregivers miss more work, have lower QoL scores
FDA Halts All Sales of Pelvic Mesh Products Tied to Injuries in Women
Remaining manufacturers have failed to prove the long-term safety or benefit of their devices
American College of Physicians, April 11-13
The American College of Physicians Internal Medicine Meeting 2019 The annual meeting of the American College of Physicians (ACP) was held from April...
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Elevated Lead Level Screening
Evidence inadequate to determine benefits, harms of screening for asymptomatic children, pregnant women