Education Needed Regarding Use of Herbal Weight Loss Products
More than 80 percent felt that weight loss products have severe adverse effects; use should be limited
IDSA: Cranberry Capsules Don’t Appear to Help Prevent UTIs
In female nursing home residents, no significant effect on bacteriuria plus pyuria over one year
ISDA: U.S. Prevalence of Immunosuppression 2.7 Percent
Prevalence ranged from 1.8 to 3.1 percent; highest among women, whites, those aged 50 to 59 years
American College of Chest Physicians, Oct. 22-26
The 82nd Annual Meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians The annual meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians was held...
Review: Reduced Risk of Death for Left-Sided Colon Cancer
Significantly reduced risk of death, independent of confounding variables, including stage, race, chemo
Rehospitalization After AMI Linked to Worse Health Status
Worse status for rehospitalizations for unstable angina, unplanned revascularization within first year
Lower Costs for Pregabalin in Peripheral Neuropathic Pain
Even after loss of exclusivity, pregabalin has lower health care costs than gabapentin
New ADA Guidelines Call for More Frequent Activity for DM Patients
Light physical activity now recommended every 30 minutes, not every 90 minutes
Cancer Survivors Have Higher Rate of Antidepressant Use
Nearly one in five survivors taking medication for depression or anxiety years later
Resistance Training Beneficial in Mild Cognitive Impairment
Significant improvements in cognitive function, muscle strength, and aerobic capacity
