Chronic Aspirin Exposure Linked to Melanoma Risk in Males
Significantly increased risk of malignant melanoma in males, but not females, on once-daily aspirin
At Low Temps, Air Pollution May Up Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death
Particulate matter less than 2.5 µm in diameter linked to higher sudden cardiac death risk in women
Marijuana Use Not Linked to Risk of Arrhythmias After Acute MI
Risk of ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation or cardiac arrest no different for users, non-users
Peds Fasting Duration Not Tied to Adverse Sedation Outcomes
Preprocedural fasting duration not linked to adverse events for children undergoing procedural sedation
Psychological Therapies May Help Older Adults With Chronic Pain
Small benefits seen in older adults for pain intensity, anxiety, catastrophizing beliefs, self-efficacy
Surgery for Hip Fx Cuts Mortality in NH Residents With Dementia
Less pain, fewer pressure ulcers for nursing home residents with dementia after surgical hip fx repair
Crowdfunding Exaggerates Efficacy of Unproven Stem Cell Tx
Crowdfunding campaigns for unproven stem cell-based interventions underemphasize risks
Coaching to Up H2O Intake Does Not Slow eGFR Decline in CKD
No significant slowing in kidney function decline after one year for adults with chronic kidney disease
Lesbian, Bi Women More Likely to Develop T2DM at Younger Age
Correlation between sexual orientation and type 2 diabetes is mediated by body mass index
FDA Permits Marketing of New Device for Treating GI Bleeding
Hemospray is an aerosolized spray that delivers a mineral blend to the bleeding site
