Flu Vaccine Protective Against Hospitalization, Death in T2DM
Significantly lower rates of admission for stroke, heart failure, pneumonia/influenza, all-cause-death
AAIC: Misdiagnosis Prevalence ~20 Percent for Alzheimer’s
Missed disease identification seems more likely in men, who may develop cognitive issues earlier
FDA Strengthens Safety Warnings for Fluoroquinolones
Fluoroquinolones such as Cipro, Levaquin should be reserved for life-threatening infections
Fitness Almost As Important As Not Smoking for Longevity
Low aerobic capacity has greater effect than even high cholesterol, high blood pressure
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking to Recommend Skin Cancer Screens
New report doesn't change Task Force's prior statement on skin cancer screening issued in 2009
American Red Cross Says Blood Donations Needed Urgently
There's currently less than a five-day supply, group says
Guidelines Developed for Pain Management in Cancer Survivors
Recurrent disease, second malignancy, late-onset tx effects should be assessed in patients with new pain
Medical Students Often Track Progress of Former Patients
The practice is common and raises privacy issues, but overall is beneficial, researchers say
AAIC: Deprescribing Antipsychotics Feasible in Elderly
Staff training can help eliminate inappropriate practices in nursing homes, study says
Primary Stroke Centers Have Slight Survival Edge
Study finds small advantage, but only if patient gets there within 90 minutes
