Misdiagnosis of T2DM Reported in Patient With Hb Wayne
Consistently elevated HbA1c seen with HPLC testing, but not with immunoassay
CDC: Rates of Childhood Obesity Higher in U.S. Than Canada
Rates differ dramatically for children aged 7 to 12
RSV Detected on Parents’ Clothing in NICU
Although detection rate is low
Smoking Cessation Boosts Mental Health, QOL After Heart Attack
Patients who stopped smoking also reported less angina
Antiviral Rx May Help Prevent Ebola, Small Study Suggests
Health care workers on antiviral regimen didn't develop disease after exposure
Most Women Feel Distress With False-Positive Mammogram
Majority had issues such as anxiety, sleeplessness, often persisting long after being declared cancer-free
Low Rates of HIV Testing in Gay and Bisexual Youth
Only one in five gay and bisexual males ages 14 to 18 had ever been tested for HIV
Evidence Supports Flu Vaccine for Nursing Home Residents
Despite debate on effectiveness in this population, it saved lives, prevented hospitalizations
High Uric Acid Levels Linked to Greater Mortality
Association strongest with cardiovascular mortality in the elderly
No Cognitive Benefits Seen for Elderly Who Stop HTN Rx
Prior research suggests lower BP increases risk for cognitive decline in elderly
