Cumulative Use of Anticholinergic Medication Tied to Dementia
Class of drugs interferes with a key brain chemical, but study doesn't prove cause and effect
Chlorhexidine Bathing Doesn’t Cut Health Care-Linked Infections
No difference in primary outcome for bathing with chlorhexidine versus nonantimicrobial cloth
Sedation Protocol Doesn’t Reduce Duration of Ventilation in PICU
No reduction in duration of mechanical ventilation for children with sedation protocol versus usual care
Women With PCOS Hospitalized More Often
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome more likely to be hospitalized for variety of reasons
Impact of Intensive Lifestyle Change on CV Burden Studied
Review indicates diet, exercise decrease overall coronary/carotid atherosclerosis burden
Glucose Breath Test Positivity Up in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Positive rate significantly higher in patients with Crohn's disease; positivity linked to GI symptom
Early Alert Intervention Cuts Heart Failure Readmission
Significant reduction in 30-day readmission after implementation of early alert system
High Penicillin Prescribing Could Build Reservoirs of Resistance
Significant difference in minimum inhibitory concentration for high, low prescribers of penicillin G
AAP Approves 2015 Vaccine Schedule for Children, Teens
Minor changes from 2014 format include footnotes; extensive revision to meningococcal footnote
AAP Opposes Legalization of Marijuana
But supports compassionate use for children with debilitating, terminal illnesses
