CDC: Hospitals Making Progress Against Antibiotic Resistance
But hundreds of thousands of patients are still affected each year
Bloodstream Infection Outbreak in Wisconsin Linked to 18 Deaths
All patients were older than 65 and had serious underlying health conditions
Red Ginseng, Vitamin C May Increase Immune Cell Activity
In experimental study, supplements enhance T, NK cell activation, suppress viral replication
ADA Issues Recs for Management of Diabetes in Primary Care
Recommendations in eight areas focus on individualized care to manage the disease
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole Superior for Abscess
Higher clinical cure rate compared with placebo in setting in which MRSA was prevalent
AHA: Too Many Errors With Smartphone Blood Pressure App
Measurements were off four out of five times when popular mobile application was tested
High Mole Count Doesn’t Always Indicate Higher Melanoma Risk
Physicians shouldn't rely on mole count as the only reason to perform skin exams
AHA: Even One Alcoholic Drink May Temporarily Up CV Risk
But within 24 hours, that same beverage can be generally protective
Annual Visit Rate for Obesity Is 49 Visits Per 1,000 Persons
Visits for obesity more likely to include height, weight, BP assessments; blood glucose, lipid testing
Mutations in ANGPTL4 Linked to Coronary Artery Disease
Two studies show variant carriers have better lipid levels, lower likelihood of coronary artery disease
