Changing Opioid Rx Formulations May Help Curb Abuse
As opioid market changed, number of prescriptions, overdoses dropped, but heroin overdoses went up
‘Westernization’ May Drive Disease Via Microbiome
Finding suggests that 'Western' lifestyle may be driving diseases like asthma, diabetes, obesity
USPSTF Revisits Mammography Guidelines
Women in their 40s should make an informed personal decision
AHA Issues Guidelines for Adults With Congenital Heart Dz
New American Heart Association guidelines outline health care strategies for these patients
AAN: New AAN/AES Guidelines on Treating First Seizure
Antiepileptic drug therapy recommended to help stave off recurrence
CPAP Tied to Improved A-Fib Outcomes for Those With OSA
Researchers recommend sleep disorder screening for patients with atrial fibrillation
Attending Physicians, Residents Similar in Opioid Rx Monitoring
Residents provide more early refills; also see more patients at higher misuse risk
Obesity Raises Prostate Cancer Risk Even Higher for Black Men
Researchers urge physicians to take note of findings
Salt Pills Fail to Substantially Benefit Endurance Athletes
Finding challenges common belief that salt pills can boost performance
Gene Variation May Impact Smoking Cessation Efforts
Researcher suggests a change in screening policies
