Tick-Caused Meat Allergy on the Rise in the United States
Lone star tick is most common in the South, but may be spreading to new areas
FDA: Zephyr Endobronchial Valve Approved for Severe Emphysema
Valve has been approved after review of data from trial involving 190 patients with emphysema
Occupational Exposure Limits for Heat Stress Often Exceeded: CDC
Heat stress exceeded exposure limits in all 14 fatalities, eight of 11 non-fatal heat-related illnesses
Risk-Stratified Breast Cancer Screening Ups Cost-Effectiveness
Risk-stratified screening can reduce overdiagnosis and maintain benefits of screening
IT Solutions for Easier EHRs Save Physicians Time, Burnout
These solutions improve EHR user interface with easier login identification, voice recognition
Most Women Who Freeze Eggs Motivated by Lack of Partner
Planning a career was the least common pathway to elective egg freezing
Organic Solvents + Genetics May Increase Risk of Multiple Sclerosis
Finding of susceptibility seen regardless of smoking status
PCPs Often Not Meeting Needs of Seniors With Chronic Conditions
86 percent of PCPs feel unable to adequately address needs of patients with multiple chronic conditions
Disordered Eating Behaviors Up for Overweight Young Adults
Increased prevalence among young adults at weight status classified as overweight or obese
Health Gains, Cost Savings Projected for Sodium Goals
Substantial health gains and cost savings expected with implementation of FDA sodium targets
