Comparable Metabolic Effects for E-Cigarettes, Smoking
Even without nicotine exposure, similar deleterious effects for e-cigarettes, traditional tobacco cigarettes
Concussion Can Increase Risk of Abnormal Menstrual Patterns
Odds of abnormal menstrual bleeding increase six times after serious head injury, researchers say
Proton Pump Inhibitors Linked to Higher Mortality Risk
Researchers find association between prolonged use of certain meds and increased risk of early death
At-Risk Pain Patients Can Cut Opioid Use With Psychology Tools
Acceptance and commitment therapy found to help reduce chronic opioid use after surgery
Educational Level, Age Linked to Eye Health Knowledge
Likelihood of being exposed to eye health information up with educational attainment, age, income
June 2017 Briefing – Internal Medicine
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Internal Medicine for June 2017. This roundup includes the...
Clindamycin, TMP-SMX Linked to Better Outcomes for Abscesses
Clindamycin or trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole ups short-term outcomes vs incision, drainage alone
In HIV, Greater BMD Decline for Immediate Versus Delayed ART
After one year, change in bone mineral density was similar in the immediate and deferred groups
EPO Doping Has Little Effect on Real-World Cycling Performance
Appears to improve high-intensity performance, not endurance or road race performance
Depression Contributes to Health Decline Seen in Cancer Caregivers
Identifying signs early on might help protect these individuals, researchers say
