Genetic Testing Recommended for Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Expert panel recommends genetic testing as standard of care for definite or probable cases
FDA Finds Another Carcinogen in Certain Valsartan Heart Meds
Tablets tainted with N-nitrosodiethylamine, a suspected human carcinogen
AHA: Resistant Hypertension Diagnosis, Tx Guidelines Updated
Ruling out Rx non-compliance, white coat syndrome, and interfering medications necessary
No Apparent Short-Term Cancer Risk From Recalled Valsartan
For single cancer outcomes, risk for colorectal, uterine cancer increased, but not significantly so
Including Calorie Count on Menus Can Cut Calories Ordered
Exposure to calorie count increases consumers' support for requiring calorie labels
New Risk Score Promising for Predicting MI, Death
Clinical chemistry score based on cardiac troponin, glucose level, estimated glomerular filtration rate
Gains in Insurance Coverage Seen for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Adults
However, in post-ACA era, lesbian, gay, bisexual adults still report trouble affording care
Single, Fixed-Dose Combo Pills Improve Hypertension Outcomes
Findings show improved outcomes may be due to better medication adherence
Six-Step Analysis Can Help Improve Practice Logistics
Method showed unfavorable traits related to match between supply, demand, access at outpatient clinic
Residents Working Long Hours Can Increase Alertness
Arriving rested, asking for relief, staying organized can help medical residents maintain their energy
