PCBs, Phthalates Linked to Earlier Menopause
Association with higher exposures to organic pollutants in household items, environment
CDC: ~8 Percent of U.S. Adults Nonadherent Due to Rx Costs
Patients skipping doses, taking less medication or delaying filling prescriptions
How Does DPP-4 Inhibition Affect Liver Function?
Mechanisms may involve hepatic lipid remodeling and modulation of hepatic mitochondrial function
Women With PCOS Hospitalized More Often
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome more likely to be hospitalized for variety of reasons
Natpara OK’d to Treat Low Blood Calcium in Hypoparathyroidism
Medication recommended for use in patients for whom the potential benefits outweigh potential risk
Menu Calorie Data May Prompt Parents to Encourage Exercise
Info about minutes or miles of activity required to burn off calories may be most helpful
Self-Management Program Cuts Depressive Symptoms in Diabetes
DIAMOS program also linked to significant reduction in risk of incident major depression
Smaller Goals to Start Could Boost Activity in Sedentary
For those who are inactive, any activity may be better than none
Metabolic Syndrome May Raise Death Risk Postangiography
Significantly increased risk for stable patients but not for those with acute coronary syndrome
Physicians Rank the Best EHR Systems of 2014
EHRs ranked in five performance areas, including quality of care, patient portal, technical support
