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Use of anticholinergic medications may increase risk of pneumonia in the elderly
Benign thyroid nodules are common

Study Challenges Management of Benign Thyroid Nodules

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Five-year follow-up shows the overwhelming majority remain harmless
About 7 percent of children worldwide have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Estimates of Childhood ADHD Worldwide Differ Significantly

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New research suggest about 7 percent of children worldwide have ADHD
Nearly 2

In Vitro Fertilization Birth Rates Continue to Rise

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With drop in number of multiple embryo transfers, twin and triplet birth rates
Acetaminophen may not be as safe as previously thought

Acetaminophen Risks May Be Underestimated

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Researchers call for a new systematic review of acetaminophen's effectiveness and safety
Drinking three to five cups of coffee a day may reduce the risk of developing coronary atherosclerosis

Higher Coffee Consumption Tied to Less Coronary Calcium

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Three to five cups daily appears to lower risk
For people who are obese and sedentary

Both High and Low Intensity Exercise Benefit Weight, Waist

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But only higher intensity exercise lowers blood glucose levels
Extremely obese children -- such as those at least 100 pounds overweight -- are in deeper trouble in terms of cardiovascular disease risks than doctors have thought

Severe Obesity in Youth Even Riskier Than Thought

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Half of those studied had elevated BP or dyslipidemia, 15 percent had diabetes mellitus
Recommendations have been developed for the prevention and management of pressure ulcers

ACP Issues Recommendations for Management of Pressure Ulcers

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Two clinical practice guidelines provide recommendations on prevention, treatment
Resistance to commonly used antimicrobials is increasing in Salmonella and Campylobacter

Resistance to Common Antimicrobials Increasing

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Salmonella, Campylobacter show significant resistance in humans and animals