Soy Isoflavone May Improve Bone Health Post Menopause
Improvement of cardiovascular risk markers, but detrimental effect on thyroid function
Statin Use Tied to Reduced Risk of Parkinson’s in Diabetes
Protective effects for all statins, except lovastatin; evidence of dose-dependent trend
Lymphatic Filariasis Linked to Higher Risk of HIV Infection
Population-based study in Tanzania shows lymphatic filariasis is an independent risk factor for HIV infection
Sickle Cell Trait Doesn’t Up Mortality Risk in U.S. Soldiers
However, SC trait was linked with significantly higher risk of exertional rhabdomyolysis
Opioid-Related Insurance Claims Rise 3,000 Percent
Present crisis disproportionately affecting white, middle-class people in non-urban settings
Some Opioid Users May Be Taking Gabapentin Without an Rx
Findings reveal need for more robust testing
Mortality Up With Impaired Glucose Tolerance
Much of the increase associated with impaired glucose tolerance due to progression to diabetes
Overweight/Obesity Up Incidence of Hand, Hip, Knee Osteoarthritis
Being overweight or obese increases incidence of OA, especially in the knee
House Dust Mite Immunotherapy Effective for Allergic Rhinitis
Large randomized trial in Japan shows improvement in Average Adjusted Symptom Score
Third Dose of MMR Vaccine Can Help Control Mumps Outbreaks
CDC advised third dose in recent outbreak with transmission despite high two-dose coverage
