Impact of Sodium, Potassium Intake Varies With BP
Increase in sodium/potassium ratio linked to increase in LV mass in young adults with pre-, hypertension
EHR Data Mining Helps With Quality Improvement
Data mining tools, including health maintenance alerts, reports, are available in EHR products
Increasing Number of Children Present With DKA in T1DM
Researchers point to lack of insurance leading to late diagnosis
ACP Supports Ban on Flavoring, Ads for E-Cigarettes
Backers of devices say bans may drive some smokers back to cigarettes
Sports Participation Seems Safe for Children With LQTS
No cardiac events or deaths in treatment-compliant genotype-positive LQTS pediatric population
Additive Effect for Calorie Limit, Exercise on Glucoregulation
Insulin sensitivity index values increased more in calorie restriction and exercise weight loss group
EHR Decision Support Ups Radiologic Test Appropriateness
Harms of computerized clinical decision-support capabilities of EHR rarely assessed
Regular Walking Can Boost Quality of Life With Prostate CA
Researchers found real improvements in quality of life once men got active
Statins Tenuously Cost-Effective for Primary Prevention in Seniors
Statins would prevent MIs, CHD, be cost-effective if no increase in geriatric-specific adverse effects
Changing Opioid Rx Formulations May Help Curb Abuse
As opioid market changed, number of prescriptions, overdoses dropped, but heroin overdoses went up
