Many Taking NOACs for A-Fib May Not Be Getting Right Dose
Study of newer medications finds 16 percent receive too much or too little
Stroke Risk Elevated in Elderly Patients With Cirrhosis
Magnitude of association higher for intracerebral, subarachnoid hemorrhage versus ischemic stroke
Family Can Improve Timely Detection in Nursing Home Care
Family members notice signs of change in health and inform care staff about these changes
Combo of Several Meds at Smaller Doses May Boost HTN Care
Researchers posit smaller doses of several drugs better than standard dose of just one medication
ASCO: SWOG Trials Have Had Considerable Impact on Cancer
Estimated 3.34 million life-years gained through 2015 from 23 positive SWOG treatment trials
Americans Are Getting Less Sodium From Packaged Food
However, the researchers found they still eat more salt than is healthy
CDC: 14 in California Poisoned by Amanita phalloides Mushrooms
Foraging by novices tied to three people needing liver transplants and permanent brain damage in a child
Conception Options Available for HIV-Discordant Couples
Risk-reducing strategies are available for using sperm from HIV-infected male attempting conception
Grass Pollen SLIT Slows Course of Allergic Rhinitis, Asthma
Tx associated with slower AR progression, less frequent asthma onset, slower asthma progression
Non-Shivering Thermogenesis Can Activate Metabolic Pathways
Non-shivering thermogenesis results in activation and expansion of brown and beige adipose tissue
