Colds, Flu Up Odds for Stroke in Children, Though Risk Is Low
Researchers also found children who had all of their vaccinations were less vulnerable
Dysbiosis in Infancy Tied to Asthma Risk in Children
Four bacterial taxa implicated in risk of asthma
Earlier HRT May Pose Lower CHD Risk for Menopausal Women
Starting treatment around onset of menopause seems to lower threat to heart
Strategies Provided for Improving EHR Efficiency
Tips include educating staff about preferences and processes, using own templates to reduce editing
More Evidence Psoriasis and Depression Are Linked
But research doesn't prove one causes the other
CT Scans for Lung Cancer Result in Few False-Positives
Concerns that wider adoption of the screen might lead to unnecessary surgeries are unfounded
‘Low-Nicotine’ Cigarettes May Help Smokers Quit, Smoke Less
Those inhaling the lowest levels of the addictive agent were more likely to try to stop
Too Few Women Getting Counseling Before BRCA Test
But outside expert questions whether counseling may be more important after a positive test result
New Classification Criteria Developed for Gout
Classification criteria, which include clinical, lab, imaging domains have high sensitivity, specificity
Calcium Supplements May Not Benefit Bone Health
Researchers find no evidence that increasing intake will prevent fractures