Major Risks of Long-Term Opioid Rx Deemed Dose-Dependent
In review, serious harms of long-term therapy seemed to depend on opioid dose
Fewer Episiotomies, but Nonmedical Factors May Persist
Almost 12 percent of deliveries still involve the surgical procedure
Preterm Birth Risk Up for Women With Low Vitamin D
Women with lowest levels about 1.5 times as likely to deliver early
Obesity in Diabetes Shortens Life, Ups Health Care Costs
Stratified analysis shows obesity is linked to large decreases in life expectancy in diabetes patients
High Rates of Missed Diagnoses of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Of youth with fetal alcohol syndrome disorders, 86.5 percent had not been diagnosed, been misdiagnosed
Providers Urged to Address Patients’ Post-Cancer Concerns
Many U.S. survivors have unresolved physical, mental health issues long after cancer
