Advertisement
Westernization of the diet induces changes in biomarkers of colon cancer risk within two weeks

Colon Cancer Risk Markers Appear Within Two Weeks of Diet Change

0
More polyps, other markers of colon tumor risk in those eating 'Western' high-fat, low-fiber fare
The first generic versions of the atypical antipsychotic drug Abilify (aripiprazole) have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.

FDA Approves First Generic Abilify

0
For treatment of bipolar disorder or schizophrenia
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is already the third leading cause of death in the world

COPD May Increase Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death

0
COPD is third leading cause of death in the world
A subunit vaccine containing varicella-zoster virus glycoprotein E and the AS01B adjuvant system is efficacious against herpes zoster infection in older adults

Subunit Vaccine Efficacious Against Herpes Zoster

0
Vaccine efficacy 97.2 percent overall in phase 3 trial among adults aged 50 years and older
A surveillance system for health care facilities can be used to identify and help reduce the number of preventable injuries among health care personnel

CDC: Surveillance System Can Help Reduce Health Care Injuries

0
Nurse assistants and nurses found to have highest injury rates among all occupations examined
During the first six years of follow-up

Lasting Mortality Risk Increase With Hyperglycemic Crises

0
Among geriatric patients with new-onset diabetes, mortality risk up during six years of follow-up
Physician compensation has gone up for almost all specialties

Physician Compensation Up for Most Specialties

0
Top three earners for patient care are orthopedists, cardiologists, gastroenterologists
The effect of intensive versus standard type 2 diabetes treatment varies according to the hemoglobin glycation index (observed hemoglobin A1c − predicted hemoglobin A1c)

Hemoglobin Glycation Index IDs Harms, Benefits of T2DM Tx

0
Effect of intensive treatment varies for patients with low, moderate, high hemoglobin glycation index
Slightly more than half of middle-aged adults and seniors in the United States take aspirin daily

Over Half of Middle-Age, Older Americans Take Daily Aspirin

0
Having discussed aspirin with provider is the strongest predictor of regular use
Many people who attempt suicide have a health care visit in the weeks or months beforehand

Office Visits Common Before Suicide Attempt

0
Many see a doctor before ending their life, suggesting prevention opportunity