Cardiovascular Comorbidity Tied to Hearing Loss in Older Old
Hearing loss is more strongly linked to cardiovascular disease risk factors in men than in women
Many Drugs Made Available Via FDA Expanded Access Programs
Half of meds ID'd in expanded access programs treat cancer; others for metabolic, endocrine diseases
FIRS: Guidance Offered for Protecting Youth From E-Cigarettes
E-cigarettes should be regulated as tobacco products; their sale to youth should be banned worldwide
Various Factors Affect Progress in Back-Related Leg Pain, Sciatica
Belief in a long recovery, many symptoms attributed to pain negatively tied to improvement
Sociodemographic Factors Impact Heart-Healthy Behaviors
Individual socioeconomic, psychosocial, and neighborhood factors all play a role
Prevalence of Obesity 17.8 Percent for Youth in 2013 to 2016
Prevalence of severe obesity significantly higher among U.S. youth in non-metropolitan statistical areas
Increased Levels of Distress for Firearm Victimization
Likelihood of reporting severe distress up for firearm victimizations versus those involving other weapons
J-Shaped Association for Alcohol, Mortality in Older Adults
Lifetime never or infrequent drinkers, heavy, very heavy drinkers had increased risk versus light drinkers
Considerable Costs Associated With Switching EHR
Costs include time needed for research and testing, maintenance and other fees, hardware updates
High Success Rates for Mitral Valve Repair With Robotic Surgery
Minimally invasive surgery linked to fewer discharges to facility, one day less in hospital vs conservative sx
