At Least 4 to 5 Percent Weight Loss Needed to Cut Diabetes Risk
Findings in Japanese men with visceral fat accumulation, hemoglobin A1C of 5.6 to 6.4 percent
High Deductible Plans Factor Into Physician-Patient Relationship
Physicians may want to be proactive by detailing costs and options for patients
Medical Journals Should Not Be Swayed by Fear of Libel Lawsuits
Fear of corporate defamation lawsuits should not prevent examination of corporate products
Mindfulness Program Helps Seniors Sleep Better
Small study found meditation improved sleep scores more than lessons on sleep habits
Hot Flashes Linger Long After Final Menses in Many Women
More than half of women experience these symptoms for seven years or more
HRT Use, Even Short Term, Tied to Higher Risk of Ovarian CA
Overall increase is small, though, adding one cancer per 1,000 women treated
Kidney Failure Risk in CKD Up With High-Acid, Meat-Rich Diet
Switching to regimen higher in fruits, veggies might help stave off organ failure, researchers say
Picky Eating Usually Transient Among Preschool Children
High remittance among picky eaters; group of persistent picky eaters still picky at age 6 years
Patients Tend to Prefer Formal Physician Attire
Patient preferences influenced by age, geographic location, context of care
Limited Evidence on Management of Dyslipidemia in HIV
Recommendations based on existing guidelines for general population; many gaps in knowledge
