Increases seen across all 50 states, with geographic variation in percentage The U.S. burden of skin and subcutaneous diseases is large but varies geographically, according to a study published online …
Maternal Depression Tied to Atopic Dermatitis in Offspring
Association shows increased rate, more persistence, and potentially more severe symptoms. Maternal depression in the postpartum period and beyond is associated with higher odds of atopic dermatitis (AD) for the …
Type 1 Diabetes Misdiagnosed in One-Fourth of Children, Adults
Misdiagnosis of type 1 diabetes in children, but not adults, associated with diabetic ketoacidosis
Coffee May Speed Up Recovery of Function After Bowel Surgery
Time to first postoperative bowel movement and length of hospital stay shorter in coffee drinkers
CVD Mortality Declines Are Slowing in High-Income Countries
In most recent years, CVD mortality rate increased for U.S. men and women, Canadian women
Racial, Ethnic Disparities in Care for Preemies Have Narrowed
Disparities have narrowed in specific care practices for African-American, Hispanic versus white infants
Ultrasound Aids IV Line Placement in Children
Findings showed success of first attempts in children with presumed difficult peripheral access
Seniors With Dementia at Home Have More Medical Needs
Older adults living at home also more likely to be members of disadvantaged populations
Methylphenidate Tx Tied to Brain Changes in Boys With ADHD
White matter changes seen after four months of MPH versus placebo in boys, but not men, with ADHD
General, Abdominal Adiposity Linked to Mortality in Mexicans
Waist circumference strongly linked to mortality even after adjustment for BMI, hip circumference