New Guidelines Issued for BP Mgmt in Coronary Artery Disease
Aim is more flexibility for those with heart disease, doctors say
Acetaminophen Appears Lacking in Low Back Pain
And only a small, not clinically important benefit in osteoarthritis of hip/knee
Misuse of Prescribed Opioids in One-Quarter
And about 10 percent of patients with prescriptions become addicted
March 2015 Briefing – Nursing
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nursing for March 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Metformin Use Associated With Less CRC Risk in U.S. Population
Reduction in odds of colorectal cancer, even after adjustment for health care use
Staff Attitudes Impact Extended Treatment Time on Hemodialysis
Most staff feel that extended treatment time is clinically beneficial, but not all recommend it
Daily Serving of Leafy Greens May Help Preserve Cognition
Vitamin K thought to slow deterioration
Small, Steady Decline in Cancer Rates in U.S. Over Past Decade
Annual report shows progress in battle against cancer
Mobile Health App Use Continuing to Increase
More than one-third of doctors recommended mobile health apps to their patients in past year
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Routine Iron Supplementation
Task force also concludes there's too little information to recommend screening for deficiencies
