Improved Breast Cancer Screening Rates With ACA
Waiving costs appears to improve mammography rates, but not colonoscopy, even among the poor
Reduced Mortality Seen for ‘Weekend Warriors’
Those who exercise one, two days a week see similar health benefits to those who work out regularly
Diabetes Linked to Increased Incidence of Conjunctivitis
No correlation for diabetes with other eye infections; glycemic control not linked to any infection
Exercise + Weight Loss Improves Asthma Control in Obese
Addition of exercise to weight-loss program also improves lung function, inflammatory biomarkers
Acid Suppression Rx Linked to Risk of C. difficile, Campylobacter
Study suggests long-term use might open door to C. difficile and Campylobacter bacteria
Data on Effectiveness of Morning Sickness Drug May Be Flawed
Original unpublished 1970s study results on pyridoxine-doxylamine may be deficient, authors say
Long-Term Disability Risk Up for Seniors Who Visit ER
Disability and loss of agility more likely six months after treatment
Consultations Rarely Address Psoriasis Patients’ Concerns
Patients report wanting to be met as individuals, prefer individualized health education
Meta-Analysis Links Omega-3 Fatty Acid Consumption to T2DM
Composition, ethnicity, trial duration, recruited age all influence effect of omega-3 on T2DM progression
Vitamin D Insufficiency in Infancy Not Linked to Food Allergy
No correlation for vitamin D insufficiency at birth or 6 months with food allergy at 1 year
