High, Low Carbohydrate Diets Linked to Increased Mortality
Increase in mortality when carbohydrates were exchanged for animal-derived fat or protein
Positive Link for BMI and Blood Pressure in Chinese Population
BP increase ranging from 0.8 to 1.7 mm Hg per unit BMI in patients not taking antihypertensive meds
CDC: Greater Awareness of Valley Fever Needed Nationally
Delays in diagnosis, unnecessary antibiotics, prolonged illness common
High-Quality Diet Linked to Lower Mortality in Cancer Survivors
High-quality diet linked to reduced risk of overall and cancer-specific mortality versus poor-quality diet
Marketplace Premiums Increase More With Monopolist Insurers
Marketplace premiums 50 percent higher in rating areas with monopolist insurer versus >2 insurers
FDA: Hundreds of Human, Pet Homeopathy Products Recalled
King Bio recalls number of water-based products due to high levels of microbial contamination
Laryngeal Tube Insertion Beats Endotracheal Intubation in OHCA
And, 30-day functional outcomes similar with supraglottic airway device or tracheal intubation
FDA Warning Letters Target Illegal Online Sales of Opioids
Medications may be counterfeit, contaminated, expired, or otherwise unsafe
Medical Practices Should Address Negative Online Reviews
Staff can learn from negative reviews by acknowledging patterns and seeking solutions
Emotional Pain Tied to Health Care-Associated Infections
Many patients with health care-associated infections concerned about transmission
