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Foot ulcers red flag for eye disease in diabetes
When clinicians detect either condition, they should involve a team that can intervene to help protect a patient’s vision and mobility.
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FDA withdraws approval of Makena
The medication was approved in 2011 to reduce the risk for preterm birth, but a postmarketing study did not show clinical benefit.
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Forceps may help moms with obesity avoid cesareans
Neonatal morbidity did not differ by obesity status following forceps-attempted delivery.
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COVID in pregnancy may affect boys’ neurodevelopment: Study
Prior epidemiological research has suggested that maternal infection during pregnancy is associated with heightened risk for a range of...
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Appendicitis more often missed in patients who are Black
“Delayed diagnosis may account for some of the racial and ethnic disparities observed in outcomes after appendicitis.”
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‘Very doable’ low-dose workout enough to treat knee OA
Exercise helps patients with knee osteoarthritis, but more isn’t necessarily better, a new study found.
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CDC frets over further dip in kindergarten vaccination rates
The rate of vaccination overall remains high, but about 250,000 kindergarten students may not be protected against measles, the researchers...
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FDA OKs Tdap shot in pregnancy to protect newborns from pertussis
The agency has approved a second option for use during the third trimester to protect babies from whooping cough.
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Screen all patients for cannabis use before surgery: Guideline
Patients who regularly use cannabis may experience worse pain and nausea after surgery and may require more opioid analgesia.
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Nearly 1,400% rise in young children ingesting cannabis edibles
In 2021, 3,054 such cases were reported versus 207 in 2017.
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CDC reports uptick in invasive Strep A infections
Consider this bacterial infection as a possible cause of severe illness in children and adults.
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Researchers probe ‘systematic error’ in gun injury data
Recently discovered coding inaccuracies could distort our understanding of gun violence in the United States.
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AI takes root in primary care. First stop: Diabetic retinopathy
This technology “can potentially help us in decreasing disparities in care and focusing our efforts on patients with the most severe diseases.”
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Poison centers fielding more calls about teen cannabis use
“Edible marijuana preparations accounted for the highest increase in call rates, compared with all other forms of marijuana.”
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Tackling oral health in primary care: A task that’s worth the time
Dental caries can lead to serious health problems and even have fatal consequences.