Advertisement
Exercising during and after cancer treatment is safe and improves quality of life

Cancer Patients Benefit From Exercise During, After Treatment

0
Studies show better physical function, quality of life for those who did strength training, aerobic activity
A simple blood test may one day diagnose concussions with more than 90 percent certainty

Novel Diagnostic Method for Concussion Shows Potential

0
Small study suggests markers in the blood could assist diagnosis of head injury
A new implantable continuous glucose monitoring system seems to be safe and accurate for diabetes

Implantable Continuous Glucose Monitoring System Safe, Accurate

0
>99 percent of samples in clinically acceptable error zones A and B in Clarke Error Grid Analysis
Introduction of the hard-stop policy in Oregon was associated with a reduction in elective early-term deliveries

Oregon’s Hard-Stop Policy Tied to Drop in Elective Early Delivery

0
Reduction in rate of elective inductions before 39 weeks, and in elective early-term cesareans
Evidence that wet wrap therapy is more effective than topical steroids for the treatment of atopic dermatitis is mixed

Efficacy of Wet Wrap Therapy for Atopic Dermatitis Undetermined

0
Wet wrap therapy may pose higher risk of local infections than topical steroids
In a Clinical Practice Guideline published online Nov. 13 in Circulation

Guidelines Updated for Management of PAD

0
New guidelines emphasize importance of structured exercise program, tailored to individual patients
A combination of a left ventricular assist device and intensive drug therapy may help boost heart function in end-stage heart failure patients

AHA: LVAD Plus Intensive Drug Tx May Aid Heart Failure Patients

0
Small study suggests protocol could help avoid need for heart transplantation
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that certain adults aged 40 to 75 years without cardiovascular disease history but with one or more cardiovascular risk factors initiate statins. These recommendations are included in the final recommendation statement published in the Nov. 15 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association

USPSTF Advises Statins for Some Adults With No CVD History

0
Recommendation for those aged 40 to 75 years with one or more risk factor, 10-year risk of ≥10 percent
Eating a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids may help young adults keep their blood pressure at a healthy level

AHA: Omega-3s May Help Reduce BP in Young, Healthy Adults

0
Study found higher blood levels of fatty acids were linked with lower blood pressure
The odds of surviving cardiac arrest seem higher for patients who've been taking statins

AHA: Survival Odds Up With Statins Before Cardiac Arrest

0
Those already taking statin medication more likely to be alive one year later