CYP2C19 Polymorphism Impacts Response to PPI Tx in GERD
Meta-analysis shows lower efficacy rates to proton pump inhibitors for rapid metabolizer genotype
Risk of Second Event High for Young Women After MI, Stroke
Odds of another event and mortality are significantly increased, researchers say
Higher Resting Heart Rate Tied to Higher Risk of Mortality
But more research is needed before this can used as a marker, researcher says
Bursts of High-Intensity Interval Training Beneficial for Older Men
Sedentary men have improvement in peak power output after six-week HIIT intervention
Terlipressin Therapy Can Induce Hyponatremia
Case report describes 41-year-old man with variceal rebleeding treated with terlipressin
Genetic Risk Score Can Differentiate Type 1, 2 Diabetes
GRS, with most discriminative ability coming from nine SNPs, can accurately ID T1D in young adults
Slow Uptake of Women’s Libido-Boosting Pill
In contrast to sildenafil, only 227 prescriptions written for flibanserin in first few weeks
Yoga May Help Maintain Quality of Life for Prostate Cancer Patients
Small study shows those undergoing radiation therapy had fewer side effects, less fatigue
Aetna Offers Targeted Health Plans for Diabetes Care
Plans include low copay for specialist visits related to diabetes, free supplies, financial incentives
FDA Grants Approval for Genetically Engineered Salmon
Agency says it's safe to eat and doesn't need special label
