CDC Determines Prevalence of Osteoporosis in Older Adults
Prevalence of osteoporosis 16.2 percent in adults aged 65 years and older; higher among women
Hospital-Acquired Conditions Lengthen Stays, Add Costs in Kids
Venous thromboembolism, catheter-associated urinary tract infections most costly
Studies Highlight Advances in Vaccines for Human RSV
Chimpanzee adenovirus vaccine and modified vaccinia Ankara vaccines show potential
Pattern of Cases, Surveillance Data Similar for Lyme Disease
In the U.S., highest outpatient incidence seen among boys aged 5 to 9 years, adults aged 60 to 64 years
ST-Segment Analysis Doesn’t Cut Adverse Neonatal Outcomes
No significant benefit found for adjunctive use of intrapartum fetal ECG ST-segment analysis
More Physicians Reporting Dissatisfaction With EHR Systems
Compared with survey five years earlier, fewer physicians report being satisfied or very satisfied
Diet High in Refined Carbs Could Increase Depression Risk
Consumption of foods with high glycemic index tied to increased risk in postmenopausal women
Exposure to Rude Behavior Harms NICU Team Performance
Information-sharing and help-seeking can mediate effect of rudeness
Subsequent Neoplasm Risk Up for Decades in Child CA Survivors
Increased risk for treatment-related subsequent neoplasms even beyond age 40 years
Antibiotics Often Prescribed for Veterans With ARIs
Substantial variation in antibiotic prescribing habits among individual providers at the VA
