Parents Urged to Ask Playdates If There Is a Gun in the Home
The ASK Day Campaign urges gun safety with locked, unloaded guns
Direct-Acting Antivirals Effective for Hepatitis C in Seniors
Increased likelihood of adverse events, anemia secondary to ribavirin for those age 75 or older
AMA: Docs Declare Drug Shortages Public Health Emergency
AMA calls for greater manufacturer transparency in order to prepare for disasters, mitigate shortages
U.S. High School Students Report Sport-Linked Concussion
Overall, 15.1 percent of students reported having at least one concussion in the previous 12 months
Corneal Abnormalities Seen With Down Syndrome
More than 70 percent of patients in Down syndrome group had traits compatible with keratoconus
Many Childhood CA Survivors Not Concerned About Future Health
Even among those exposed to high radiation doses, one-third not concerned about developing cancer
Increased Adiposity Tied to Lower Premenopausal Breast CA Risk
Largest reductions in risk were seen for women aged 18 to 24 years, with hazard ratio of 0.77
Awake VATS Can Be Safe Option for Some Lung Cancer Patients
Awake video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery safe, feasible for patients with poor lung function
Poison Control Center Data Detail Peds Exposure to Buprenorphine
Children aged <6 have greater odds of hospital admission than teens with single-substance exposure
Coverage Policies Compared for Back Pain Medications
Utilization management common for opioids; often relies on 30-day limits rather than prior authorization
