Study Compares Anticoagulants for Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Authors find rivaroxaban not noninferior to vitamin K antagonists for secondary thromboprophylaxis
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Author: Janine Anthes
Increase in Suicide Attempts Seen for Black Adolescents
Across all sex and racial/ethnic groups, linear decrease seen in self-reported suicidal ideation, suicide plans
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Bipolar Disorder May Increase Risk for Developing Parkinson Disease
Literature review shows increased likelihood of idiopathic PD with previous diagnosis of BD
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2009-2015 Saw Breastfeeding Up for Most Races/Ethnicities
Disparities in breastfeeding rates increased between black, white infants from 2009-10 to 2014-15
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Nonpharmacologic Interventions Reduce Agitation in Dementia
Nonpharmacologic more efficacious than pharmacologic interventions for reducing aggression, agitation
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Decrease Seen in Football Practice-Related Concussions
In sex-comparable sports, concussion rates higher for girls; girls also had more recurrent concussions
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Gastric Bypass Linked to Lower Risk for Major Birth Defects
Major birth defects recorded in 3.4 percent of infants born to mothers with gastric bypass surgery
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Olanzapine Weight Gain Attenuated with Samidorphan
Waist circumference also less with combo SAN DIEGO — Olanzapine is a very effective atypical...
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Nearly 5 Million Youth Are Obese in the United States
Obesity rate has held steady in recent years
Read MoreCaution Urged When Taking Patients Off Opioid Painkillers
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issues guidance to help doctors taper patients safely
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Effects on Quality of Life Mixed for Tx of Multiple Myeloma
Reduced pain but worsening of neuropathy seen for IxaThalDex induction tx in relapsed/refractory MM
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Ibrutinib Therapy Linked to New, Worsened Hypertension
Ibrutinib-related hypertension associated with increased risk for major adverse cardiovascular events
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Recommendations Developed for Preventing Secondary Fractures
Coalition reaches consensus on guidance for patients 65 years and older with hip or vertebral fracture
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Retinal Nerve Fiber Loss Linked to Disability in Multiple Sclerosis
Reductions in thickness significantly associated with physical, cognitive disability
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Too Much, Too Little Weight Gain May Harm Twin Pregnancies
Study informs guidance for ranges of safe, unsafe weight gain in twin pregnancies
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Barriers to Timely Access to Pediatric Hearing Aids Identified
Severity of hearing loss lessens time from testing to ordering of hearing aids
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Lumacaftor-Ivacaftor Aids Cystic Fibrosis in Real-World Setting
Improved lung function, increased BMI, reduced need for IV antibiotics seen after one year of therapy
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Patient Portal Use Has Positive Impact on Preventive Health Behaviors
Portal users more likely to be younger, white, have commercial insurance, higher annual income
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Global Prevalence of Pediatric Hypertension About 4 Percent
Meta-analysis of 47 articles used to estimate pooled prevalence in the general pediatric population
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Nearly 5 Million Youth Are Obese in the United States
Obesity rate has held steady in recent years
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