Veterans Health Administration Hospitals Outperform Non-VHAs
When 121 regions were considered together, VHA care was better for 14 of 15 outcome measures
Higher Risk for Breast Cancer After Childbirth May Last 20+ Years
Risk peaks five years after childbirth but continues until 24 years postbirth
Cemented Metal-on-Polyethylene Implants Best for Seniors
For men, women aged older than 65 years, small-head cemented metal-on-polyethylene cost-effective
AHA Scientific Statement: Low Risk of Side Effects for Statins
Risk for statin-induced serious muscle injury <0.1 percent, newly diagnosed diabetes ~0.2 percent
2012 to 2016 Saw Increase in Syphilis Among Pregnant Women
Overall, 49 percent of pregnant women with syphilis did not report any of 15 risk factors
Women Face Less Kidney Disease Morbidity and Mortality Than Men
Risk for progression to end-stage renal disease and death appears to be lower in women than men
Survival Similar With Donor Hearts From Hepatitis C+ Donors
Second study shows no significant difference in patients' survival based on donor BMI
Smaller Heads Related to Opioid-Related Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Chronic opioid use in pregnancy resulting in NAS linked to smaller head circumference in neonates
EMS Times Longer for Patients From Poorest Neighborhoods
Total EMS time for cardiac arrest was longer for patients in lowest ZIP code income quartile
PM2.5 Exposure Linked to Asthma Rescue Medication Use
National 1 µg/m³ drop in PM2.5 concentration would result in economic benefit of nearly $350 million
