Severe Hypoglycemia Risk Nearly Doubles With Intensive T2DM Tx
Findings for clinically complex patients with type 2 diabetes
Serious Bleeding Risks Linked to OTC Antacids Containing Aspirin
Alka Seltzer, Bromo Seltzer among over-the-counter products vulnerable patients should avoid, FDA says
Possible Benefit for Cannabinoids in Rheumatic Conditions
Review shows limited benefit in terms of pain relief, sleep; mild to moderate adverse effects
Few Engage in Five Behaviors for Preventing Chronic Disease
Only 6.3% of U.S. adults report engaging in all five behaviors; geographic variation seen in clustering
U-Shaped Pattern for Dietary Calcium Intake, Fracture Risk
Pattern of dietary calcium with fracture risk is U-shaped for older men and possibly for older women
Ventricular Ectopic QRS Interval May Be Useful Post-MI Marker
VEQSI max >198 ms identifies post-MI patients with prior life threatening events
American College of Sports Medicine, May 31-June 4
The American College of Sports Medicine 63rd Annual Meeting and 7th World Congress on Exercise is Medicine The annual meeting of the American...
Hip Arthroscopy Often Not the Best Option for Older Patients
One-third of older patients may need total hip arthroplasty within two years
Hypocaloric Diet, Exercise Both Reduce Visceral Adiposity
Diet linked to larger weight loss, while exercise linked to greater decrease in visceral adiposity
Contraindication to Antiplatelet Rx for ~18 Percent With PCI
Six percent of these patients receive antiplatelets; no increased mortality with contraindicated med use
