CDC: Number of U.S. Births Up to 3.9 Million in 2014
Decrease in rate of teenage pregnancies, and in birth rates for women in early 20s
Both Smoking Bans and Cigarette Taxes Deter Smokers
Bans seem better for social smokers; heavy smokers primarily deterred by taxes
Combined Patient, Physician Intervention Ups Function in OA
Modest improvement in WOMAC, WOMAC function subscale for patients with hip, knee osteoarthritis
Many Ignore Warning Symptoms Before Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Survival significantly higher for patients who call emergency services in response to symptoms
Specific, Consistent ICD-10 Coding Key to Timely Payments
Tips to prevent denials include checking EHR selection against documentation, being specific
Two Draft Statements From USPSTF Open for Comment
Insufficient evidence for lipid screening in children; recommendation for statins varies with age, risk
FDA Lifts Ban on Blood Donations by Men Who Have Sex With Men
National blood surveillance system will help agency ensure safety of the blood supply
Safety of Midwife-Attended Home Births Studied
In Ontario, about 10 percent of births attended by midwives; about 20 percent of these are at home
Group Prenatal Care Beneficial for Young Mothers, Infants
Scaling nationally could lead to significant improvements in outcomes, disparities, costs
Ultrasound Can Determine Fetal Sex in First Trimester
Fetal crown-rump length, gestational age, and mother's BMI affect accuracy
