Many Youths Believe Gun Control Would Decrease Mass Shootings
However, two-thirds of youths surveyed also support the right to keep guns in the home
Combined Digital Screening Best for Detecting Breast Cancers
Digital mammography and tomosynthesis better than digital mammography alone
CDC: Half of U.S. Adults Tried to Lose Weight From 2013 to 2016
Exercising, eating less were top weight loss methods; more women than men attempted weight loss
Plasma Copeptin More Accurate for Diabetes Insipidus Diagnosis
Measurement of plasma copeptin better than water-deprivation test in patients with hypotonic polyuria.
Fewer Cervical Spine Injuries Seen With Motorcycle Helmet Use
Findings based on analysis of motorcycle accident victims by helmet use
Rifampin Effective for Latent Tuberculosis in Children
Rifampin has advantage of being a shorter, single-drug regimen that is palatable for children
Biomarker Panel May Improve Lung Cancer Risk Assessment
Risk score based on panel of four circulating protein biomarkers
Advance Care Planning Doesn’t Aid Quality of Life
But, participation does increase advance directives, surrogate decision-makers
About Half of Child Caregivers Use Cellphones While Driving
Participants not using typical child restraint system were more likely to use cellphone
Increase in Proportion of TAVR Used From 2012 to 2015
Increase in number of patients overall and aged 65 years and younger receiving TAVR
