CDC: Teen Smoking Down, Marijuana Use Up
Second report indicates more American adults are trying to break the tobacco habit
Review Links Lipid Profiles With Tendon Health
Altered tendon structure or pain linked to higher total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides
CDC: Prescribing Practices Key to Curbing Rx Abuse
Small number of doctors write most opioid prescriptions, study finds
Stricter Alcohol Policy Tied to Lower Rates of Cirrhosis Mortality
Strongest link between alcohol policies and alcoholic cirrhosis deaths seen in northeastern U.S.
Stroke Risk Higher for People With High-Strain Jobs
Findings more pronounced for ischemic stroke, significant only in women
Vitamin D, Calcium Don’t Cut Recurrent Adenoma Risk
No decrease in colorectal adenomas seen with supplements, taken together or alone
Community-Based Intervention Ups HIV Testing in Pregnancy
Intervention included education and on-site laboratory testing in churches in Nigeria
Pros and Cons of Annual Physical Discussed
Pros include fostering of therapeutic relationship; cons include lack of evidence for benefits
Glucose Threshold Suggested for Neonatal Hypoglycemia
No adverse outcome when hypoglycemia treated to maintain blood glucose concentration of ≥47 mg/dL
Lesion-Directed Screening Effectively Detects Skin Cancer
Has similar detection rate as total-body examination, takes much less time
