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Uptake of the women's libido-boosting pill flibanserin (Addyi) has been slow since its approval

Slow Uptake of Women’s Libido-Boosting Pill

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In contrast to sildenafil, only 227 prescriptions written for flibanserin in first few weeks
Yoga may benefit men who are undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer

Yoga May Help Maintain Quality of Life for Prostate Cancer Patients

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Small study shows those undergoing radiation therapy had fewer side effects, less fatigue
Infants being breastfed by HIV-positive mothers can effectively be protected from the infection in the six- to 12-month period after birth by receiving up to 12 months of liquid formula HIV drugs

HIV Prophylaxis to 12 Months Protects Breastfeeding Infants

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Both lopinavir-ritonavir, lamivudine linked to very low rates of HIV-1 postnatal transmission
Aetna is offering targeted diabetes plans

Aetna Offers Targeted Health Plans for Diabetes Care

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Plans include low copay for specialist visits related to diabetes, free supplies, financial incentives
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved on Thursday a Massachusetts company's request to produce genetically modified salmon.

FDA Grants Approval for Genetically Engineered Salmon

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Agency says it's safe to eat and doesn't need special label
Starting to exercise later in life can still reduce risk of heart failure

Exercise Can Reduce Heart Failure Risk at Any Age

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Even those who start moving later in life could see benefits
Factors that relate to appropriate management of upper respiratory tract infections in children include clinician specialty and patient race/ethnicity and age

Factors ID’d That Predict Antibiotic Rx in Pediatric URI

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Non-pediatrician clinicians, white race/ethnicity, age 12 to 18 years predict antibiotic prescription
Veterans with type 2 diabetes had durable maintenance of their low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and hemoglobin A1c goals

Maintenance of LDL, HbA1c Goals With Pharmacist-Led Program

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LDL-C, HbA1c goals maintained after veterans with T2DM discharged from pharmacist-managed clinic
Social jetlag due to a habitual discrepancy between endogenous circadian rhythm and actual sleep times

Social Jetlag Tied to Prediabetes, Cardiovascular Disease Risk

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Misalignment of sleep timing associated with metabolic risk factors, even after adjustment
Light therapy

Bright Light Therapy Might Also Treat Nonseasonal Depression

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Treatment for seasonal affective disorder could have broader application