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For early-stage breast cancer survivors

Endocrine Tx Does Not Impair Neuropsychological Performance

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Findings observed in early-stage breast cancer survivors followed for up to six years after treatment
Cognitive behavioral therapy delivered by respiratory nurses is associated with reduced anxiety symptoms and is cost-effective for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Cognitive Therapy Helps Reduce Anxiety in COPD Patients

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CBT delivered by nurses also lowers hospital admission and attendance at emergency departments
Legacy prescribing of certain drugs

Failure of Timely Stop to Certain Prescription Drugs Is Common

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So-called legacy prescribing can contribute to overmedication and adverse drug events
Aggressive steps must be taken by parents

‘Aggressive Steps’ Needed to Stop Adolescent Use of E-Cigarettes

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U.S. Surgeon General issues a call to action for parents, teachers, and health professionals
For patients with cancer

Exercise Linked to Reduced Mortality for Patients With Cancer

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Mortality rate lower for habitually active patients and for those who started exercising after diagnosis
From 2007 to 2013

Hospitalizations Up for Homeless From 2007 to 2013

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Homeless individuals hospitalized more often for mental illness, substance use disorder
After childbirth

Delivery Mode Tied to Pelvic Floor Disorder Risk Post-Childbirth

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Larger genital hiatus tied to higher pelvic organ prolapse risk, regardless of delivery mode
Opioid use is associated with small improvements in pain and physical functioning in patients with chronic noncancer pain

Opioids Offer Small Improvement in Pain, Physical Function

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Benefits for pain and physical function similar between opioids and nonopioid pain meds
For older adults

Cognitive Decline Similar After Cardiac Surgery, Catheterization

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No subjective memory decline observed in association with cardiac surgery in older adults
From 2005 to 2014

Palliative Care in MS Inpatients Rises From 2005 to 2014

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Palliative care linked to increased length of stay and in-hospital death, decreased hospital charges