Skipping Breakfast Tied to Increased Odds of Atherosclerosis
Odds of noncoronary, generalized atherosclerosis up independent of traditional, dietary CV risk factors
Recent Immigrants to Canada More Likely to Die in ICU
Immigrants more likely than long-standing residents to receive aggressive care in six months before death
Opioid Manufacturers to Provide Doctor Training
74 manufacturers of immediate-release opioids notified that drugs will be subject to requirements
Hirsutism Strongly Predicts Metabolic Dysfunction in PCOS
Most common cutaneous finding in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Azathioprine Appears to Improve Disease Course in Early Crohn’s
Prior bowel resection, smoking, and low hemoglobin tied to Crohn's-related surgery
High Coffee Intake Tied to Lower Mortality in HIV/HCV
Those who drink at least 3 cups daily have 50 percent lower all-cause mortality
September 2017 Briefing – Internal Medicine
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Internal Medicine for September 2017. This roundup includes the...
Pioglitazone Improves Left Ventricular Diastolic Function
Both whole-body and myocardial insulin sensitivity improved in type 2 diabetes patients
Meditation May Help With Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
Given low cost and risk, meditation may be viable adjunct to guideline-directed treatment
End-Stage Renal Disease Patients’ Readmission Rate High
And a small proportion of patients account for a large number of readmissions
