Higher Dietary Potassium to Sodium Ratio Can Lower CVD Risk
Research supports public health efforts for increasing consumption of natural potassium rich foods
Doctors Need to Discuss Herbal Medication Use With CVD Patients
While popular among patients, they haven't been proven safe or effective in clinical trials
Many Patients Get Opioid Rx While Receiving Buprenorphine
4 of 10 given buprenorphine to ease withdrawal abuse other opioids, researchers find
Supreme Court Rules Patient Safety Data Subject to Litigation
Supreme Court of Florida reversed District Court of Appeal decision protecting patient safety data
DPP-4i Treatment Doesn’t Up MI, Stroke Risk in Seniors
No increased risk for DPP-4i versus sulfonylureas, thiazolidinediones in older Medicare population
Central Adiposity More Harmful Than Obesity in Older Women
While a few extra pounds don't up mortality risk, central adiposity does, study contends
Similar Outcomes for Disc Surgery in Older, Younger Patients
But older patients have a higher risk of minor complications, longer hospital stays
Fruit, Vegetable Consumption Linked to Lower Risk of COPD
In current smokers, each extra daily serving tied to an 8 percent lower risk
$20 Million Awarded for Quality Payment Program Training
Up to an additional $80 million to be invested into training program over remaining four years
Periodontitis May Be Early Sign of Undiagnosed Diabetes
The dental office can be a suitable location for screening for prediabetes, researchers suggest
