Contraceptive Provision Rates Low for Teen Girls on Teratogens
Contraceptive provision in only 28.6 percent of visits; provision more likely for white, older girls
Childhood Depression Tied to Cortical Gray Matter Development
Alterations in gray matter volume loss, thinning in association with major depressive disorder
PT Beats Surgery for Quick Relief of Carpal Tunnel Pain
Physical therapy as effective as surgery in medium, long term; more effective for pain relief in short term
Risk of CV Events Up After Shingles Diagnosis in Seniors
Chance of stroke, myocardial infarction increased most in the first week after diagnosis
Industry Outpacing NIH in Funding Research
Analysis finds studies paid for by private sector increasing, while U.S.-sponsored trials decline
Neurotoxicity of Anesthesia in Children Needs to Be Addressed
Survey suggests need for improvements in clinical practice, training, and communication on this topic
Perceived Stress May Increase Risk of Cognitive Decline
Adults who perceived themselves to be under the most stress had 30 percent greater risk
Moderate Drinking May Benefit Early-Stage Alzheimer’s Patients
Two, three alcoholic drinks daily linked to reduced risk of death over three-year study period
New Model of Inpatient Care Can Improve Outcomes
Model aims to up interprofessional collaboration, data-driven decisions, provide leadership
Accuracy of Clinical Diagnosis in TIA Called Into Question
Acute infarction on DWI seen in similar numbers of patients clinically diagnosed as TIA, TNA
