Two Simple Tests Can ID Fibromyalgia in Pain Patients
Pain on pinching Achilles tendon and endorsement of single question regarding pain point to fibromyalgia
Hepatitis B Viral Load, Surface Antigen May ID Liver Cancer Risk
Increased risk of liver cancer linked to hepatitis B DNA, surface antigen in a dose-response manner
Dry Mouth Common Medication Reaction in Older Adults
In intervention studies, greatest risk of dry mouth found with urological medications
Enjoyment of Spicy Food May Lower Salt Preference, Intake
High spice preference leads to lower salt intake, blood pressure than in those who dislike spice
Updated Guidelines Released for Ventricular Arrhythmias
Guidelines for VA, sudden cardiac death include evaluation, testing, treatment, prevention strategies
RA Associated With Higher Risk of COPD Hospitalization
Risk is 47 percent higher in RA patients than general population after adjustment for confounders
Promising Pneumonia Vaccine Under Development
Animal tests showed an immune response to 72 of the 90-plus known strains of S. pneumoniae
CMS Launches Initiative to Examine Impact of Regulations
Officials set to travel country gathering information on impact of their regulations on physicians
PPI-Gastric Cancer Link Remains After H. Pylori Eradication
Increased risk seen in H. pylori-infected subjects who received eradication therapy
Ultrasonography Not Necessary for Evaluation of Hypothyroidism
Detection of incidental nodules can lead to further testing, anxiety and may detract from true complaint
