Extreme Exercising Without Training May Trigger Sepsis
Exercise over a prolonged period of time allows endotoxins in the gut to leak into the bloodstream
Medical Identity Theft Incidents Increasing
Increase of 21.7 percent in incidents since last report; theft is costly to consumers
Medications Can Increase Risk of Heat-Related Illness
Mechanisms include diuresis and electrolyte imbalance, sedation and cognitive impairment
Hundreds Arrested Nationwide for Medicare/Medicaid Fraud
Many arrested were alleged to be involved in scams focused on Medicare's drug benefit
FDA Cracks Down on Online Sale of Illegal Medical Products
International effort takes aim at more than 1,050 websites
Summer Spurs Calls to Poison Centers
Experts urge care with bleach, bug spray, gasoline, and picnic foods
Caution in Social Media Age: Self-Promotion Can Backfire
Too much self-promotion can offend others, researchers note
Many Migraine Sufferers Given Ineffective, Addictive Meds
Opioids a poor choice, especially for children, doctors say
Case Report: Pregnancy Could Mask Symptoms of Ebola
Suppressed immune response might delay symptoms, experts say
Virtual Credit Card Fees Amount to 3 to 5 Percent of Payments
Physicians often unaware of revenue lost to VCCs; AMA advocating for more transparency
