Treatments Appear No Better Than Placebo for Tennis Elbow
All treatments increased the odds of adverse events versus placebo
Rates of Mental Health Tx, Diagnosis Up for College Students
2007 to 2017 also saw increases in depression and suicidality, while decrease observed in stigma
FDA Moves to Restrict Flavored E-Cig Sales, Ban Menthol Cigarettes
The move stops short of the full ban on e-cigarettes that had been expected
Name-Brand Medications Driving Spike in U.S. Drug Spending
Greatest costs for Humira, Remicade, Enbrel, Novolog, and Neulasta
American Heart Association, Nov. 10-12
The American Heart Association 2018 Scientific Sessions The annual meeting of the American Heart Association was held from Nov. 10 to 12 in...
Harms ID’d With Nonoperative Management of Appendicitis
Higher likelihood of readmission, developing abscess; more follow-up needed in year after admission
Insurance Coverage for Adult Obesity Care Increasing
Findings among Medicaid, state employee health insurance programs in 2009 to 2017
CDC: Many Americans May Have Prediabetes and Not Know It
AMA, CDC launch a campaign to raise awareness about prediabetes
Low-Carbohydrate Diets Linked to Increase in Calories Burned
Total energy expenditure is greater for those on a low- or moderate-carb diet during weight-loss maintenance
Many Patients Do Not Engage Health Care Provider During MS Relapse
Only half of patients reported always engaging health care providers
