Hypnotherapy Beats Education for Relief of IBS Symptoms
Group, individual hypnotherapy both effective; group hypnotherapy noninferior to individual tx
FDA to Update Medical Device Approvals Process
Revised process will ensure new medical devices meet safety and effectiveness standards
Four Principles Underlie Patient and Family Partnership in Care
Patients, families should be treated with dignity and respect, be actively engaged in care
FDA: Safe to Eat Romaine Lettuce Again, but Check Labels
Romaine lettuce sold in stores to carry labels with region where produce was grown, harvest date
Obesity Tied to Increased Risk for Early-Onset CRC in Women
Relative risk for early-onset colorectal CA nearly twice as high in obese women as those of normal weight
Probiotics Show No Benefits for Pediatric Acute Gastroenteritis
No benefits seen with Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG or L. rhamnosus R0011 and L. helveticus R0052
ACA Coverage Substantial, but Did Not Impact Labor Markets
Coverage gains did not negatively impact employment levels, hours worked, earnings
IBD Disability Index for Self-Report Reliable, Valid
Item-reduced version with eight questions instead of 28 accounted for 77 percent of variance
FDA Approves Drug for Treatment of Travelers’ Diarrhea
Aemcolo not indicated for patients with diarrhea complicated by fever and/or bloody stool
FDA: Another E. coli Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce
So far, 32 people across 11 states have become sick with E. coli after eating romaine lettuce