Insurance-Related Disparities Seen in Prenatal Diagnosis of Congenital Heart Disease
Second trimester ultrasound receipt mediated 39 percent of the association between public insurance, prenatal diagnosis
Many Patients Expecting Antibiotics for Common Symptoms Lack Knowledge of Risk
Differences in patient education and health literacy also tied to patient expectations
One in Seven Children Meet WHO Healthy Behavior Guidelines
Findings seen for guidelines related to physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep
Improper Arm Position When Measuring BP Can Overestimate Readings
Commonly used positions with arm supported on the lap or unsupported at the side can overestimate BP
Social Risk Factors Tied to Lower Odds of Receiving Preventive Services
Every unit increase in social risk associated with decreased odds of receiving mammography, Pap test, flu or pneumococcal vaccine, and colonoscopy
Frequent Social Media Use Harmful for High School Students
Frequent use linked to higher prevalence of bullying victimization, persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness
One-Dose HPV Vaccination Averts Similar Number of Cancers as Two Doses
Under most pessimistic scenario, one dose would avert fewer cervical cancer cases with difference of 3 percent over 100 years
Flu Vaccine Efficacy Examined in Southern Hemisphere Countries
Adjusted vaccine efficacy was 36.5 percent against the predominant subtype A(H3N2) and 37.1 percent against A(H1N1)pdm09
Primary Care EHRs Fail to Capture Extent of Menopause Symptoms
Additionally, vasomotor symptoms remain undertreated
Tobacco-Free Generation Could Prevent 40 Percent of Predicted Lung Cancer Deaths Globally
Most of the potential prevented deaths would occur in low- and middle-income countries
