Increased Global, Subcutaneous Inflammation in Psoriasis
Increased 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose uptake values indicate arterial and subcutaneous inflammation
Health Professionals View Insurance As Solution in Obesity
Fifty-seven percent perceive improved coverage as a solution to improve outcomes in obese patients
Myocarditis ID’d With Ipilimumab + Nivolumab in Melanoma
Case report describes two patients who developed fatal T-cell-driven drug reaction
Ambulatory IV Diuretics Cut Costs in Decompensated Heart Failure
Ambulatory high-dose intravenous diuretic therapy cost saving versus hospitalization for diuretic tx
Many Obese Patients Are Lacking Formal Diagnosis
Less than 50 percent of those with a BMI >30 kg/m² have ICD-9 documentation for obesity
Half of Americans Have at Least One Chronic Health Condition
Medical conditions, mental illness, and substance abuse problems often overlap
Impact of HbA1c, BMI Changes on Lipids Varies As Children Age
HbA1c, BMI have modest impact on LDL and non-HDL cholesterol levels, but not on HDL
Community Pharmacists Play Role in Providing Preventive Care
Report highlights role in folic acid education, tobacco use cessation, screening for osteoporosis, HIV
Incidence of Statin-Associated T2DM Relatively Low
Diabetogenic impact of statins increases as fasting plasma glucose, triglycerides, and BMI increase
October 2016 Briefing – Cardiology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cardiology for October 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
