Longer Needles Recommended for Epinephrine Autoinjectors
In 68 percent of participants, skin-to-muscle depth was greater than autoinjector needle length
CBT, Sertraline Insufficient in Diabetes and Depression
Improvement in depression, with advantage for sertraline, but glycemic control remains unchanged
Incidence of Viral Pneumonia Up in Young Children
66 percent of pneumonia cases in more than 2,000 children studied caused by viruses alone
Benefits/Risks Seen in Pregnancy Post Bariatric Surgery
Gestational diabetes less likely, but smaller infants more common
CDC: In U.S., Half Million C. Difficile Infections in 2011
29,000 died within a month of diagnosis
Sleeping More Than Eight Hours a Night May Up Stroke Risk
More than eight hours a night linked to greater odds in study, but cause-and-effect not proved
Struggle With Routine Tasks Predicts Adverse CHF Outcomes
Struggling patients more likely to be hospitalized than those who can handle basic chores
Characteristics of Tuberculosis Source Cases Identified
Source-case patients have long infectious periods; most report substance abuse, homelessness, prison
Review: More Whole Grains, Less Coronary Heart Disease
Inverse associations between whole-grain intake and CHD risk found in the U.S. and Europe
Essential Role for Pediatricians in Care of Sexual Exploitation Victims
Roles can include working to increase recognition of commercial sexual exploitation of children
