Luteal Phase of Menstrual Cycle May Be Key Time to Quit Smoking
Women may find it easier to resist the urge to smoke after ovulation
Blood-Brain Barrier Leaks Seen in Patients With Early Alzheimer’s
Cognitive abilities decreased significantly with increasing leakage in deep gray matter
More Evidence That Air Pollution Raises Blood Pressure
Hypertension risk up for both short-term and long-term exposure
Flu Vaccine Can Help Keep Heart Failure Patients Out of Hospital
Vaccination tied with lower risk of hospitalization for cardiovascular diseases, respiratory infections
CVD Risk Appears to Be Increased in Women With Migraine
Researchers say it should be considered independent risk factor for future cardiovascular events
FDA Urges Food Manufacturers to Reduce Sodium in Their Products
Agency sets short- and long-term goals in effort to cut Americans' risk of hypertension, CVD, stroke
May 2016 Briefing – Internal Medicine
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Internal Medicine for May 2016. This roundup includes the...
Vigilance Urged for Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
Heparin should be terminated on suspicion of HIT; alternative anticoagulants recommended
Parathyroidectomy Ups QOL in Primary Hyperparathyroidism
After successful surgery, quality-of-life scores improve to level of controls undergoing thyroid sx
Prophylactic Antibiotics Cut Risk of Anti-EGFR Skin Rash
Systematic review shows reduction in risk of developing a skin rash with prophylactic antibiotics
