Women Less Likely to Get Periop Care Before Hip Fracture Surgery
Women also less likely to receive anesthesia consultation, more likely to have timely surgery
Smaller Germinal Centers Identified in Recurrent Tonsillitis
Group A Streptococcus-specific CD4+ germinal center T follicular helper cells underrepresented
Johnson & Johnson to Provide Drug Prices in TV Ads
Drug list prices, typical out-of-pocket costs will appear on screen at end of commercials
Measles Outbreak Triggers Sharp Rise in Demand for Vaccine
More than 50 confirmed cases of measles, 11 suspected cases reported in Clark County, Washington, this year
Walgreens Worst Violator in Tobacco Sales to Minors, FDA Says
Agency has requested meeting with Walgreen Co. to discuss possible companywide violations
Patient, Doctor Communication Priorities Differ in Ulcerative Colitis
Second study highlights importance of recognizing the emotional impact of ulcerative colitis
Predictors of Kidney Stone Recurrence Identified
Risk for recurrence within 5 years varies with risk factors, past episodes, time since last episode
Diagnostic Delays Common in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Overall, 68 percent of patients reported delay in diagnosis; delay more likely for UC versus Crohn disease
CDC: Heart Attack Awareness Improved Since 2008
However, only about 50 percent of adults knew all five common heart attack symptoms in 2017
Misuse of Rx Opioids Linked to Other High-Risk Behaviors
Prescribed opioid misuse strongly tied to other drug use disorders, illegal activity, psychological distress
