2011 to 2015 Saw Increase in Psychiatric ED Visits for Youth
Largest increases in emergency department visits seen for teens, African-Americans, Hispanic patients.
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ACC: Adherence to Statins Low Among Patients With ASCVD
Adherence linked to significantly reduced risk for MACE, but only 6.4% had optimal compliance.
Multiple Layers of Protection Recommended to Prevent Drowning
Pediatricians should be aware of leading causes of drowning, should tailor prevention guidance.
ACC: Dietary Cholesterol Ups Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Findings show dose-response increase in risk for cardiovascular disease, all-cause mortality.
HIV Risk and Testing Behaviors in Pregnant Women
HIV during the perinatal period in the US have declined over recent decades, but its prevalence rates in female adults and adolescents continues to rise.
AAP Approves 2019 Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care
The American Academy of Pediatrics has approved the 2019 Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care, also known as the Periodicity Schedule.
AMA Code of Medical Ethics: Guidelines for Immigrant Patient Care
The AMA Code of Medical Ethics offers guidance on how physicians and healthcare systems can best support undocumented and lawfully present immigrants to promote the best possible care for all who need it.
Mental Health Issues Have Risen in Teens, Young Adults
There has been a steady rise in mood disorder and suicide-related outcomes among individuals born from the early 1980s to the late 1990s/
Guidelines Developed for Polymyxin Antibiotic Use
Recommendations have been developed for use of polymyxins, focusing on polymyxin B and polymyxin E (colistin).
Induction for Late-Term Pregnancies at 41 Weeks Tied to Small Benefits
There may be a small benefit to labor induction in low-risk woman at 41 weeks vs expectant management, though the chances of a good perinatal outcome are high with both strategies.
Opioid Prescriptions Dropped for New Users From 2012 to 2017
Many providers stopped initiating opioid therapy from July 2012 to December 2017.
Hormone Replacement Therapy May Increase Risk for Alzheimer Disease
Long-term use of systemic hormone replacement therapy may slightly increase the risk of developing Alzheimer disease.
Mumps Causes Quarantine of Over 2200 Immigrant Detainees
More than 2200 people exposed to a mumps outbreak in 2 US immigrant detention facilities have been quarantined,.
Bronchiolitis Hospitalization in Infancy Predicts More Admissions
More than 1 in 5 infants with a bronchiolitis hospital admission will have a subsequent respiratory-related hospital admission by age 5 years.
AAOS: One-Third of US Children Report Back Pain
One in three children between the ages of 10 and 18 years said they had back pain in the past year.
Elderly Men Undertreated for Osteoporosis
Elderly men are significantly undertreated for osteoporosis.
Ustekinumab Effective as Maintenance Therapy in Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis
Compared to placebo, treatment with ustekinumab resulted in a significantly greater proportion of adults with moderate to severe UC achieving clinical remission at week 44 (primary endpoint).
CDC: Most Americans Report Excellent, Good Health
Most Americans report having excellent or good health and have a usual place to go for medical care.
Homes With High Ventilation Rates Tied to Respiratory Issues
People living in homes with high average air exchange rates are more likely to report chronic cough, asthma, or asthma-like symptoms..
Diet Quality in Midlife Not Linked to Later Risk for Dementia
No significant difference in incidence rates for dementia according to measures of diet quality
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