Cardiovascular Risks of Pneumonia May Linger for Years
Risk highest in first month after pneumonia but remains 1.5 times higher over subsequent years
Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection Rates Have Doubled
But the procedure is not always tied to better outcomes
Higher Medicaid Reimbursement Ups Appointment Availability
Increased reimbursement to primary care providers linked to more availability of appointments
FDA Approves New Drug to Treat Plaque Psoriasis
Cosentyx hinders protein that spurs skin inflammation
Prone Sleep Position Tied to Higher Mortality in Epilepsy
Higher risk found in those younger than 40
Prolonged Sitting Is Health Hazard, Despite Exercise
Biggest health hazard resulting from prolonged sitting is type 2 diabetes
Fewer Vegetable-Based Proteins Tied to Metabolic Syndrome
Carbohydrate intake is associated with quality of dietary protein and acid load
Collaboration Between Med Students Cuts Diagnostic Errors
Diagnostic accuracy higher for pairs than individuals assessing cases of respiratory distress
Vitamin B-12, Folate Mitigate Reproductive Effects of DDT
In women with vitamin B-12 deficiency, high DDT linked to lower incidence of clinical pregnancy
Physicians Hit Barriers in Making Cancer Referrals
Sixty percent of physicians report encountering any barrier to cancer specialty referrals
