Vit C for Pregnant Smokers May Improve Newborn Lung Function
Newborn lung function improved as measured by forced expiratory flow at three months of age
Costs, Expected Weight Loss Impact Bariatric Surgery Choice
Complications, recovery time, other risks less influential in decision making
FDA: Fluoroquinolones Tied to Heart Vessel Ruptures, Tears
Patients at risk include those with hypertension or certain genetic disorders and the elderly
FDA: Teething Jewelry Linked to at Least One Infant Death
Threats from these products include choking, strangulation, injury to the mouth, infection
FDA Warns Companies on Unsafe, Unapproved Stem Cell Treatments
Patients contracting deadly infections at clinics offering the unapproved treatments
FDA Announces Safety Monitoring Measures for the Essure Device
Measures include having women in the postmarket surveillance study followed for five years, not three
Incorrect Prescribing Alerts Common for Psychotropic Meds
One-third with electronic Rx system that provides alerts believe system provides incorrect warnings
Mental, Behavior, Developmental Disorders Up With Low-Income
Children in lower- versus higher-income households more often diagnosed with MBDDs
CDC: Weight, Waist Size, BMI Increased for Many U.S. Adults
1999-2000 to 2015-2016 saw increase in mean weight, waist circumference, BMI for many subgroups
Incident Concussion 5.1 Percent Per Season for Youth Football
Risk increased for youth with depression or history of concussion
