ASN: Smoking May Negate Some Benefits of Rx Therapy in CKD
Possibly because cigarette smoking causes oxidative stress
IV, Oral Antibiotics Compared for Complicated Pneumonia
No difference in post-discharge treatment failure; more complications, adverse drug events for PICC
Family History, Lifestyle Factors Impact Risk of Acne in Adulthood
Odds up for family or personal history, hirsutism, being an office worker, high psychological stress
DECIDE Modalities Beneficial for African-Americans With T2DM
Most robust improvements seen for Self-Study modality, including HbA1c, blood pressure, lipids
Many Receive Surprisingly High Bills After Visiting In-Network ER
Although hospital may be in insurance network, treating physician may not be
American Heart Association, Nov. 12-16
The American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2016 The annual meeting of the American Heart Association was held from Nov. 12 to 16 in...
Vaginal Immune Response May Up Zika Risk in Women
Findings suggest, when transmitted sexually, women are more susceptible to contracting RNA viruses
AHA: Knowledge of Stroke Risk Lacking Among A-Fib Patients
Study finds gaps in what patients know about atrial fibrillation
Medication Adherence Up in Patient-Centered Medical Homes
Among matched control and medical home practices, adherence up in medical homes
Vitamin D Replacement Improves Chronic Widespread Pain
Improvements in patients with chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain and vitamin D deficiency
