B12 Deficiency Common in Long-Term Care Residents
Researcher says findings warrant consideration of mandatory B12 screening at admission
Physicians Choose Less Aggressive Care at End of Life
Doctors less likely to die in a hospital, have surgery, and to be admitted to the ICU
CDC: HIV Testing Rates Still Low Among Teens, Young Adults
Half of infected young people don't know it, even though guidelines suggest screening all 13 to 64
Ranolazine Added to Glimepiride Cuts HbA1c in T2DM
Association not seen for patients treated with background metformin therapy
Medical Marijuana May Help Treat, Prevent Migraines
Average number of headaches cut in half, but experts say more research needed
FDA Approves Newly Designed Olympus Endoscope
Manufacturer made changes to reduce risk of bacterial infection
Greater Transparency Being Promoted in Research
Move toward greater transparency has extended beyond medication products to other interventions
Foreign-Born Students in U.S. Have Higher Case Rate of TB
Students identified by screening more likely to be diagnosed within six months of arrival in U.S.
Pertussis Outbreak Described in Preschool in Tallahassee
Within preschool, only five children had not received complete series of vaccinations
Traditional Foods Can Bring Joy to Dementia Patients
Traditional foods create feeling of belonging and joy; boost patients' sense of well-being