More Diverticulitis in Areas With Low-UV Light Exposure
Low versus high UV areas have higher rate of diverticulitis admissions, diverticular abscess
NSAIDs Up Odds of Anastomotic Leak Post-Colorectal Resection
Findings show increased odds for patients undergoing nonelective colorectal resection
Risks for Ebola Virus-Infected Pregnant Women Discussed
Limited data suggest increased risks of adverse neonatal and maternal outcomes
Metabolic Syndrome May Raise Death Risk Postangiography
Significantly increased risk for stable patients but not for those with acute coronary syndrome
Prolonged Sitting Is Health Hazard, Despite Exercise
Biggest health hazard resulting from prolonged sitting is type 2 diabetes
Prone Sleep Position Tied to Higher Mortality in Epilepsy
Higher risk found in those younger than 40
FDA Approves New Drug to Treat Plaque Psoriasis
Cosentyx hinders protein that spurs skin inflammation
Higher Medicaid Reimbursement Ups Appointment Availability
Increased reimbursement to primary care providers linked to more availability of appointments
Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection Rates Have Doubled
But the procedure is not always tied to better outcomes
Cardiovascular Risks of Pneumonia May Linger for Years
Risk highest in first month after pneumonia but remains 1.5 times higher over subsequent years
