Web-Based Lifestyle Program Works for Liver Disease Patients
Similar weight, liver enzyme improvements seen with group- and web-based programs for NAFLD patients
Gastric Banding, Metformin Similar for Improving Glycemia
Both preserved β-cell function in obese adults with impaired glucose tolerance, mild T2DM
High Risk for Readmission for Takotsubo Syndrome
Of TTS survivors, 11.9 percent readmitted within 30 days, with associated mortality of 3.5 percent
CHF in Pregnancy Up for Cancer Survivors With Cardiac Toxicity
Incidence of congestive heart failure at 31 percent among women with a history of cardiotoxicity
CDC Warns of Polio-Like Virus Striking More U.S. Children
127 cases reported in 22 states so far this year with 62 confirmed as acute flaccid myelitis
Active Pharmaceuticals ID’d in >700 Dietary Supplements
More than 20 percent of the 776 adulterated products contained more than one unapproved ingredient
More Socioeconomic Challenges for Hispanic Women With HIV
Hispanic/Latina women receive more ancillary services than men and have similar clinical outcomes
Cataract Surgery Tied to Drop in Cognitive Decline in Seniors
Decline in episodic memory scores seen with older age slower after versus before cataract surgery
β-Blockers in 1st Trimester Do Not Up Congenital Malformations
No large increase in the risk for overall, cardiac malformations in international cohort
American College of Gastroenterology, Oct. 5-10
The American College of Gastroenterology's 83rd Annual Scientific Meeting The annual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology was held from Oct. 5...
