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Vegetarian diets are healthy for people of all ages

AND: Vegetarian Diet a Healthy, Environmentally Sound Choice

These food plans are safe at all stages of life, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says
A significant number of patients with HIV have strains of the virus that are resistant to both older and newer drugs

More HIV Patients Exhibiting Multidrug Resistance

Patients resistant to older medications also have problems with newer drugs
A single dose of psilocybin quickly lifts the spirits of most cancer patients

Psilocybin Can Pull Cancer Patients Quickly Out of Despair

Hallucinogenic drug relieves depression, anxiety quickly; effect can last for months

November 2016 Briefing – Nursing

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nursing for November 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Primary care providers order significantly more food allergen panels and generate higher costs per patient than allergists

PCPs Order More Food Allergen Panels Than Allergists

Also order more tests for uncommon causes of food allergy and generate higher costs
Participation in specific sports may have significant benefits for public health

Participation in Specific Sports Tied to Significant Health Benefits

Racquet sports, swimming, and aerobics tied to lower risk of early death in study
Use of a vaginal ring containing dapivirine is efficacious for prevention of HIV-1 infection

Dapivirine Vaginal Ring Can Help Prevent HIV-1 Infection

Findings among healthy, sexually active women from South Africa and Uganda
For patients undergoing elective surgery

Frailty Screening Initiative Cuts Mortality After Surgery

Implementation of FSI reduces mortality, with greatest improvement seen among frail patients
For adults with mild cognitive impairment

RSNA: Improved Brain Volume With Aerobic Intervention in MCI

Improvement noted in executive function in aerobic exercise group after six months
Thirty-seven percent of premature infants receive gastroesophageal reflux medications

Preemies Often Receive Gastroesophageal Reflux Meds

Seventy-seven percent of those on medications started after NICU discharge; prolonged use common