Diet Soda Intake Tied to Belly Fat in Older Adults
Findings show a dose-response relationship, even when adjusting for other factors
Early Imaging Doesn’t Improve Back Pain Outcomes in Seniors
For older adults with new primary care visit for back pain, no improvement with early imaging
Gender-Specific Variation in Medical Specialties
About 85 percent of ob-gyn residents are female, while more males in surgery, emergency medicine
Australian Health Council Says No Evidence Homeopathy Works
Research claiming homeopathy effective found to be of poor quality
CDC Releases Estimates of Cancer Incidence, Survival for 2011
Sixty-five percent of those with cancer survived five years or more; survival lower among blacks
ACC: PCSK9 Inhibitors Reduce LDL Cholesterol in Long Term
Two studies show reductions in LDL cholesterol with evolocumab and alirocumab
ACC: Enalapril + Folic Acid Cuts Stroke Risk in Hypertension
Study in Chinese population shows reduced risk of first stroke with combined use of enalapril, folic acid
Researchers Estimate Physician Shortage for 2035
Additional 1,700 primary care residency slots will be necessary by 2035 based on current production
Patients Say Pain Control Is Key to Quality of Care in Hospitals
Patient-provider shared decision-making may improve pain outcomes
Getting Heard May Be Key to Getting New Job
Pitch for job was more convincing when evaluators heard it than when they read it
