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Fluoroquinolone therapy for contacts of individuals with multi-drug resistant tuberculosis is associated with cost savings and reduced incidence of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis

Fluoroquinolone Preventive Therapy Deemed Beneficial in TB

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Health system savings, health benefits with therapy for contacts of patients with multi-drug resistant TB
Patients with diabetes have increased risk of mortality from various infections

Increased Infection-Linked Mortality in DM Greater for T1DM

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Risk up for various infections; increased risk seems greater for type 1 than type 2 diabetes
Although surgical removal of the appendix has long been a standard treatment

Antibiotics May Be Enough for Some Appendicitis Patients

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About 80 percent of patients can try medication first, researchers say
Consumption of chamomile may be linked to a longer lifespan for older Mexican-American women

Chamomile Linked to Longevity for Mexican-American Women

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But study did not determine quantity consumed; only found an association, not cause-and-effect link
Despite the availability of medications proven to ease migraines in children

Many Youth With Migraine May Be Missing Out on Right Rx

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Nearly half don't get any pain medications at all, researcher adds
Consumption of trans fats may negatively affect memory

Consumption of Trans Fats Linked to Worse Memory

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Men who ate more performed poorly on word recall test
Criteria for diagnosing myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome as well as treatment options are addressed in two systematic evidence reviews published in the June 16 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine.

More Evidence Needed for Chronic Fatigue Diagnosis, Treatments

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Two reviews explore diagnosis/treatment options for myalgic encephalomyelitis/CFS
Many American children and teens aren't consuming enough liquids -- especially water -- and that lack of hydration could affect their physical and mental health

Daily Water Intake Not Adequate for Many U.S. Children

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Under-hydration can pose real health risks for children, study authors say
In a move that it says is designed to protect the heart health of Americans

FDA: Food Manufacturers Have 3 Years to Remove Trans Fats

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Agency gives manufacturers three years to remove partially hydrogenated oils
A combination of testosterone and fenofibrate may offer men with high cholesterol and late-onset hypogonadism the most cardiometabolic benefit

Testosterone + Fenofibrate Yields Strongest Effect on Cardio Risks

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Findings in older men with high cholesterol and low testosterone