High Fracture Risk Could Indicate Periodontal Disease Too
Women with high fracture risk scores showed the strongest signs of gum disease
Proton Pump Inhibitor Use Not Linked to Cardiac Arrhythmia
In adjusted analyses, no increased risk of arrhythmia with PPI use for critically ill patients
Noncancer Pain Patients Commonly Use Benzodiazepines
High prevalence of benzodiazepine use is inconsistent with guidelines
Variation in Clinical Practice Guidelines for Febrile Infants
Across-institution variation in recommendations for CSF testing, ceftriaxone use in infants 29-56 days old
No Temporal Change in Incidence of Amniotic Fluid Embolism
From 2005 to 2014, no indication of temporal trends or variation in AFE risk factors
Salicylates Reduce Metabolic Clearance of Insulin
Increased insulin levels not caused by increased insulin secretion rate
FDA: New Device Treats Superficial Varicose Veins
Seals the affected superficial veins using an adhesive agent
Measles Can Lead to Ophthalmic Complications
Most don't cause vision loss and are temporary, but some may damage cornea, retina, optic nerve
AAN: Low Levels of Key Nutrients and MS Linked in Women
But researchers aren't sure whether differences are a cause of MS or a result of it
Patients Say Cost Matters Greatly in Choosing Doctor
Reasons to leave include unprofessional staff, difficulty getting scheduled, long wait to see doctor
