Dietetic Counseling Proves Worthwhile in Kidney Disease
Blood pressure and fluid retention improve in those counseled by dietitians, small study shows
Doctors Often Write Rx for Antibiotics If Patients Expect It
Findings held true even if doctor did not suspect bacterial infection
Experts Warn of Health Threats From Climate Change
Additional 250,000 deaths/year projected from heat stress, malnutrition, infectious diseases
CDC: Influenza Vaccine 48 Percent Effective Overall
More severe H3N2 strain a factor in reduced coverage
Health Care Spending Expected to Grow 5.6% Annually to 2025
National health expenditures expected to represent 19.9 percent of gross domestic product by 2025
Vitamin D May Help Reduce Risk of Acute Respiratory Infection
Association seen between vitamin D supplementation and decreased likelihood of respiratory infection
Review: Cannabidiol May Be Beneficial for Oral Mucositis
Data on use of cannabidiol in dentistry are scarce, but it appears to be safe, effective
Bariatric Surgery Tied to T2DM Resolution in Obese Patients
Surgery plus intensive medical therapy found more effective than intensive medical therapy alone
Doctors’ Opioid Rx Patterns Tied to Patient Risk for Long-Term Use
Patients 30 percent more likely to abuse opioids if their ER physician prescribes them frequently
Dulaglutide Linked to Higher Adherence in T2DM
Higher adherence, lower discontinuation versus exenatide once weekly or liraglutide
