Novel Checklist Can Distinguish Anthrax Exposure From Other Illnesses
Checklist could minimize need for diagnostic testing after known or suspected population exposure
ACC: Icosapent Ethyl Beneficial for Statin-Treated Patients
Risk for ischemic events lower for patients with elevated triglycerides and atherosclerosis or diabetes
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, March 12-16
The 2019 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons The annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons was held...
CDC: New HIV Transmission Often From Those Unaware of Infection
Almost 80 percent of new transmissions from people not aware or aware but not receiving regular care
FDA Warns Homeopathic Company About Illegal Product Claims
Nutra Pharma warned that failure to correct the violations may result in legal action
Average of 8.8 Inactive Ingredients Found in Oral Medications
Overall, 92.8 percent of oral solid medications contain at least one potential allergen
ACC: Dietary Cholesterol Ups Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Findings show dose-response increase in risk for cardiovascular disease, all-cause mortality
ACC: Antibacterial Envelope Can Reduce CIED Infections
Incidence of major cardiac implantable electronic device infections significantly lower with envelope
ACC: Adherence to Statins Low Among Patients With ASCVD
Adherence linked to significantly reduced risk for MACE, but only 6.4 percent had optimal compliance
Active Interventions Generally Helpful for Urinary Incontinence
Behavioral therapy, alone or with other interventions, generally more effective than Rx therapies alone
