Complementary Medicine Use Up With Chronic Conditions
Adults with two or more conditions more likely to use complementary and alternative medicine
Bundle of Practices Can Cut Surgical Site Infections
Implementing bundle of evidence-based practices can reduce 30-day surgical site infections
Fall Risk Up With Initiation, Intensification of HTN Meds
Short-term fall risk up during 15 days after initiation, intensification of antihypertensive medication
CAM Use May Affect Breast Cancer Patients’ Chemo Decisions
Findings among women prescribed chemo who took dietary supplements, had higher CAM index score
Gestational DM Tied to Greater Total Adipose Tissue in Infants
Finding held even with good maternal glycemic control
Oophorectomy Tied to Increased Risk of Colorectal Cancer
Findings among women who'd undergone oophorectomy for benign indications
ASH: LV Dysfunction Up With Moderate Alcohol Intake in HTN
Study finds inverse relationship between left ventricular diastolic function and alcohol intake
FDA Issues Stronger Warning on Side Effects of Fluoroquinolones
Agency is recommending that health care providers not prescribe them for certain patients
Pop-Up Messages Up Physician Awareness of Osteoporosis
Messages linked to increased rates of DXA prescription and osteoporosis medication
Endometriosis Prevalence <25 Percent in Chronic Pelvic Pain
Prevalence ID'd for women undergoing abdominal, laparoscopic hysterectomy for chronic pelvic pain
