Medicaid, Non-Home Discharge Tied to Longer Hospital Stays
Prolonged length of stay also more likely with MRSA, ICU stay, surgery
Cholecalciferol May Help Reduce BMD Loss After Bariatric Surgery
Less pronounced decline in lumbar spine, total hip, and total body areal bone mineral density
AHA: Patient Engagement Linked to Drop in Blood Pressure
Level of achievement on gamification system linked to reduction in systolic, diastolic blood pressure
Proper Diagnosis Is Key in Managing Chronic Migraine
Patients with chronic headache often overuse acute medications
Hemorrhage Post Adenotonsillectomy Less Common With OSA
Although children with obstructive sleep apnea appear to have more respiratory complications
More Restrictive State Laws Seem to Reduce Youth Gun Carrying
Link between state gun law score and youth gun carrying mediated by adult gun ownership
Researchers Find 96 Percent of Deceased NFL Players Had CTE
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy seen in 79 percent of all football players studied
Energy Drinks Plus Alcohol Tied to Brain Injury in Teens
Sports-related incidents remain the most common cause of recent traumatic brain injury
Lacerations Most Common Type of Tricycle Injury
Head is most common region to endure injury and internal damage
CDC Resource Set to Improve Nursing Home Antibiotic Use
Resource provides practical ways for nursing homes to initiate or expand stewardship programs
