U.S. Cancer Survivors Aging, Battling Other Chronic Disease
Likelihood of other chronic conditions will stress health care system in next two decades
Several Treatments Efficacious for Binge-Eating Disorder
CBT, lisdexamfetamine, second-generation antidepressants, and topiramate deemed effective
Knowledge of CT Risks Varies Among Health Care Providers
Radiologists and technologists generally show better knowledge than referring physicians
Metabolomics Signature Can Predict GDM to T2DM Transition
Metabolomics with baseline fasting plasma could predict transition from gestational diabetes to T2DM
Hundreds of U.S. Clinics Sell Unapproved Stem Cell ‘Therapies’
One-fifth claim to use stem cells from umbilical cord blood or amniotic or placental tissue
CDC Reports Jobs With the Highest Suicide Rates
Farmers, fishermen and foresters have more than five times the average odds
Obesity Prevalent in Military Service Members, Veterans
Obese more likely to be male, older, less educated, in Army or Navy, or no longer in military
Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists Beneficial As Add-On
Reduction in HbA1c with both lixisenatide, glulisine; less hypoglycemia with lixisenatide
Extended-Spectrum Antibiotics No Benefit for Pediatric Appendicitis
Extended-spectrum linked to 30-day readmission in complicated, not uncomplicated appendicitis
Rehab in ICU for Respiratory Failure Does Not Reduce LOS
No significant effect for handgrip, handheld dynamometer strength, physical/mental health
