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Infant-onset eczema in relation to mental health problems at age 10 years

Infant-onset eczema in relation to mental health problems at age 10 years: Results from a prospective birth cohort study (German Infant Nutrition Intervention plus)

Background

Cross-sectional studies suggest an association between eczema and mental health problems, but the temporal relationship is unclear.

Objective

To assess the association between infant-onset eczema and mental health problems in a prospective study.

Improving compliance with diabetes clinical practice guidelines in military medical treatment facilities.

Improving compliance with diabetes clinical practice guidelines in military medical treatment facilities.

McCraw WM, Kelley PW, Righero AM, Latimer R.

Public Health Services, National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.

BACKGROUND: A multidisciplinary, multifaceted approach to disease management that incorporates the health system, the provider, and the patient is supported in the literature. There was a need to improve patient outcomes to meet or to exceed the Health Plan Employer Data and Information Set (HEDIS) benchmarks for the management of patients with diabetes.

The Informed Health Consumer-Milhealth's Health Information Literacy Series Pt.1

Milhealth’s Health Information Literacy Series. 

Pt. 1 Intro to the Informed Health Consumer-Patient

An informed, prepared patient is an empowered partner with their health care providers in their health care decisions. Most people find that when they have a basic understanding of their disease and their treatment, they do better.

Is Current Body Armor Enough Protection for our Troops?

Trauma Attenuating Backing Improves Protection Against Behind Armor Blunt Trauma

Abstract

Background: Body armor is used by military personnel, police officers, and security guards to protect them from fatal gunshot injuries to the thorax. The protection against high-velocity weapons may, however, be insufficient. Complementary trauma attenuating backings (TAB) have been suggested to prevent morbidity and mortality in high-velocity weapon trauma.

Incidence and Risk Factors for Deep Venous Thrombosis After Moderate and Severe Brain Injury

Incidence and Risk Factors for Deep Venous Thrombosis After Moderate and Severe Brain Injury

Abstract

Background: Patients with traumatic injuries possess a high risk of developing deep venous thrombosis (DVT), thus the need for appropriate prophylaxis. Patients with head injuries pose a unique challenge due to contraindication to the use of anticoagulation. We sought to determine the incidence of DVT and identify specific risk factors for its development in patients with head injuries.