New Classification Criteria Developed for Gout
Classification criteria, which include clinical, lab, imaging domains have high sensitivity, specificity
Calcium Supplements May Not Benefit Bone Health
Researchers find no evidence that increasing intake will prevent fractures
Online Follow-Up Feasible for Most Surgery Patients
Pros: convenience, surgeon efficiency gains; cons: liability, modified patient-provider relationships
Gene Variant May Boost Effect of Higher-Protein Diet in T2DM
Researchers find benefit for those with gene variant related to vitamin D metabolism
More Support for High-Fiber, Mediterranean Diet
Beneficial effects for plant-based diet but not limited to vegetarian or vegan diets
CDC: Injuries Cost $671 Billion in the United States in 2013
Accidents and violence the driving forces, CDC officials report
Angioedema Induced by New Classes of Drugs
Angioedema occurs with DPP IV or neprilysin blockers; bradykinin contribution seems likely
Legal Cases for Soft-Tissue Fillers Mainly Involve Physicians
Half of legal actions result from non-physician performing the procedure
Review: Sweetened Drinks May Affect Cardiovascular Health
Added sugars raise risk of myocardial infarction, cardiovascular disease, and stroke
More Evidence Daily Aspirin May Protect Against GI Cancer
Four-year study found survival doubled for GI cancer patients who took low-dose pill each day
