Bone Health Benefits Lacking for Vitamin D Supplements
No increases seen in bone density, muscle mass, or mobility in postmenopausal women
Women, Blacks Fare Worse After Acute Myocardial Infarction
Disparities in care may be one reason for the differences, researchers say
Review: mHealth Text Messages Promote Medication Adherence
Nine of 13 articles show improvement in adherence rates with mobile health text messages
L-Carnitine May Reduce Muscle Cramps in Patients With Cirrhosis
Dose-dependent effect seen, with greater reduction tied to 1,200 mg/day
Standing More Can Benefit Cardiometabolic Health
Even with regular exercise, sitting for long periods linked to higher blood glucose, cholesterol levels
Older Smokers With Migraines May Face Added Stroke Risk
Researchers find no increased risk among nonsmokers
For Obese Women, Exercise Plus Phototherapy Beneficial
Reduction in fat mass, delta of percentage change in fat mass, HOMA-IR index
Concomitant Administration of 9vHPV With MCV4/Tdap Feasible
Noninferior to intermittent administration of vaccines for 11- to 15-year olds
Case Report: Pediatric Nickel Dermatitis Caused by Belt Buckles
Report describes 12 children with peri-umbilical nickel dermatitis attributed to belt buckles
WHO: ‘Ring’ Vaccination for Ebola Very Promising
Initial trials in Guinea show 100 percent effectiveness; larger trials are planned
