Guideline Issued for Treatment of Mild/Moderate Ulcerative Colitis
Standard-dose mesalamine or diazo-bonded 5-ASA recommended versus low-dose mesalamine
Opioids Now More Deadly for Americans Than Traffic Accidents
Preventable injuries are the third leading cause of death in the United States
USPSTF Recommends Risk-Reducing Meds for Breast Cancer
Risk-reducing medications recommended for women at high risk, not for routine use
FDA to Resume Inspections of Riskier Foods
Agency is bringing back about 150 unpaid employees for the inspections of riskier foods
Congo Ebola Outbreak Now Second Worst in History
The worst Ebola outbreak occurred in West Africa in 2014 to 2016
Menopausal Hormone Tx Use Down Post-WHI Recommendations
But large declines seen in subgroups for whom MHT is recommended, including younger women
One in Five Back Pain Patients Experience Persistent Pain
Significant differences seen in patterns of medication, health care use across back pain trajectories
Expanding Pharmacist Practice Scope Could Reduce ED Overcrowding
Benefits could be seen for frequent complaints like cough, dermatitis, and inflammation of ear, nose, throat
Breast Cancer Incidence Up With Persistent Vasomotor Symptoms
But persistent vasomotor symptoms not associated with decreased breast cancer survival
Short Sleep Duration Linked to Higher Atherosclerotic Burden
Fragmented sleep linked to higher prevalence of multiple affected noncoronary territiories
