Many U.S. Adults View Marijuana Use Positively
81 percent believe marijuana has at least one benefit; 91 percent believe it has at least one risk
Tools, Methods of RCTs Can Be Adapted to Real-World Settings
3 options described for applying approaches used in randomized controlled trials to real-world data
HerbList App Launched to Provide Information on Herbal Products
NIH app provides scientific, research-driven info on safety, side effects, herb-drug interactions
Reproductive, Hormonal Factors Tied to Knee OA in Women
Parity, having been pregnant associated with higher risk of total knee arthroplasty for osteoarthritis
VA MISSION Act May Up Costs, Lower Vet Health Care Quality
VA will have greater reliance on private sector care, which may not improve health status of veterans
Physicians and Practices Should Prepare for Emergencies
Helpful strategies include developing a plan, knowing who will implement the plan, and staying flexible
Poor Outcomes for Prefrail/Frail at Risk of Malnutrition
Prevalence of ADL disability, poor QOL highest for prefrail/frail seniors at risk of malnutrition
Intermittent Energy Restriction Effectively Cuts HbA1c in T2DM
Intermittent energy restriction equivalent to continuous energy restriction for reducing HbA1c
Medical Organizations Must Address Sexual Harassment
Proactive approach needed; should include interactive programs to get people talking
Monthly Vitamin D Supplement May Not Cut Cancer Risk
High-dose monthly supplementation doesn't reduce risk of cancer among middle-aged and older adults
