Pediatric Otolaryngology Practice Continues to Evolve
Less involvement in facial plastic, reconstructive surgery over the last decade
New Screening Tool Developed to Assess Tanning Addiction
Use of tool finds tan addiction tied to female gender, being single, anxiety, obsessive-compulsiveness
Program Aids Communication for Spouses Affected by Dementia
At home, dyadic psychoeducational intervention program seems to improve spousal communication
Poor Outcomes Common With Childhood Anorexia Nervosa
High rates of chronicity and psychiatric comorbidity also seen
Markups for Oncology Services Vary at the Hospital Level
Higher markups associated with prestige status for radiology and pathology services
High Prevalence of Hearing Loss Seen After Infant Heart Surgery
Younger gestational age, having a genetic anomaly, longer post-op stay associated with hearing loss
Researchers ID Five Distinct Adult-Onset Diabetes Subgroups
These clusters show differing disease progression and risk of diabetic complications
Pregnant Women May Engage in Warm Exercise for Short Times
Brief time in hot bath or sauna also does not raise Tcore past teratogenic level of 39 degrees Celsius
Calcium ± Vit D Supplements Up Risk of Colon Adenomas, Polyps
Late effect findings of sessile serrated adenomas, polyps in those taking calcium with/without vitamin D
Diaphragmatic Breathing Tied to Less Belching in GERD
The therapy is associated with reduced symptoms in patients with PPI-refractory gastroesophageal reflux
