No Cognitive Benefit for Long-Term Lifestyle Intervention
Long-term weight-loss intervention had no cognitive benefit in overweight, obese adults with diabetes
Yoga Intervention Feasible for Improving QoL in Pediatric Cancer
Survey of patients and parents showed high levels of interest from patients and family members
Excessive FDA Regulation Driving High Drug Prices
First-in-class drugs are fast-tracked while follow-on drugs can take up to 15 years to be approved
CDC: Renal Failure From Diabetes Declining in Native Americans
Diabetes-related kidney failure down by 54 percent over two decades
Global Rates of Hypertension on the Rise
And health risks may appear even at levels once considered safe, researchers contend
Tobacco Control Plays Key Role in Saving Both Lives and Dollars
Higher prices, taxes would deter smoking and generate income, WHO and others say
Many Families Find High Health Care Deductibles Burdensome
Studies suggest significant out-of-pocket costs may harm low-income and chronically ill patients
Quality Improvement Initiative Cuts Milk Administration Errors
Reduction in number of expired milk, preparation, wrong-milk-to-wrong-infant errors
Post-Op Incentive Spirometry Not Beneficial After Bariatric Surgery
No effect on postoperative hypoxemia, arterial oxygen saturation level, or pulmonary complications
Migraineurs May Face Higher Risk of Stroke After Surgery
The risk is small, but concerning, researchers say
