Clinical Signs of Citrin Deficiency Mimic Anorexia Nervosa
Case report describes 12-year-old girl admitted with anorexia and thinness who had citrin deficiency
Antibiotic Misconceptions Still Common Among Parents
Those with Medicaid insurance tend to know less about the drugs, researchers find
Clinicians May Harbor Biases About Sexual Orientation
Findings show need for sensitivity training, expert suggests
Choosing Wisely: How to Implement in Clinical Practice
Strategies to improve chance of success include familiarization with evidence behind recs
AMA Suggests Ways to Encourage Use of Patient Portals
Suggestions include training staff on portal use; showing patients how to use the portal
Weight Disqualifies 1 in 3 Young Adults From U.S. Military
61 percent rise in obesity among the U.S. military's active duty forces since 2002
Trend Alert: Sunburn ‘Art’ Growing Presence on Social Media
Experts warn against the dangers of the increasingly popular practice
Hospital Volume Impacts Peds Post-Urologic Op Complications
Risk of postoperative complications increased for pediatric patients at non-high volume hospitals
Few U.S. States Mandate Human Papillomavirus Vaccine
Immunization protects against sexually transmitted disease, certain cancers, health experts say
Alcohol Use Appears to Impair Driving More Than Cannabis Use
And combination of the two increases risks but effect isn't doubled