Pharmacists Can Manage Some Chronic Conditions Effectively
New legislation would establish pharmacists as health care providers
Coronary Heart Disease Risk Up for Women Working Night Shifts
But researchers found that the effect waned after nurses stopped working odd hours
Influenza Vaccination Timing Appears to Affect Efficacy
Vaccination seems to provide greater immune response in the morning than in the afternoon
Many Americans Turn to ‘Laying on of Hands’ to Promote Healing
And, nearly nine out of 10 have asked for divine intervention for someone else
Diet Can Impact Aggressiveness of Prostate Cancer
Researchers also suggests that statins may help counteract harmful effect of fatty foods
A Doctor’s View: EHRs Impair Physician-Patient Relationship
Physician discusses impact of EHR on the physician-patient relationship
Poor Persistence/Adherence With Long-Term Topical AK Treatment
Many patients non-persistent or over-persistent; 75 percent adherent to recalled frequency, regularity
Homocysteine Tied to Alzheimer’s Via Aβ-Fibrinogen Interaction
Elevated levels of plasma HC/HCTL contribute to Alzheimer's pathology via Aβ-fibrinogen interaction
No Link for Smoking Cessation Meds, Mental Health Issues
Meds like varenicline and bupropion may be safer to use than smokers often realize
Ideal BP in Elderly With Chronic Kidney Disease Unclear
More cautious strategy for lowering blood pressure may be advisable in elderly patients with CKD
