Strong Religious Beliefs May Be Linked to Higher Weight
Some health behaviors, psychosocial factors mediate religion-weight relationship
FDA Approves Mavyret for Hepatitis C
Combo drug is first approved therapy for hepatitis C to require as few as eight weeks of treatment
Genetic Variation Impacts Pharmacokinetics of Exemestane
Significant differences in plasma exemestane area under the curve for OATP1B1 genotype groups
In Utero Psychotropics + Opioids Up Neonatal Drug Withdrawal
Risk of withdrawal increased two-fold with in utero exposure to two or more psychotropics plus opioids
APA: Medical Discrimination Based on Size Stresses Patients
Assuming weight is responsible for, related to presenting complaints can result in misdiagnosis
Revenue Exceeds Expenditures for Many ABMS Member Boards
Change in net balance of American Board of Medical Specialties member boards grew from 2003 to 2013
Laparoscopic Niche Resection May Reduce Related Symptoms
Significant reduction in postmenstrual spotting, dysmenorrhea, and discomfort related to spotting
Comprehensive Initiative Has Positive Impact on Opioid Rx
Reductions in all tracked outcomes, including 95% drop in brand name opioid-acetaminophen products
Higher Risk of Dementia Seen in Those Hailing From ‘Stroke Belt’
Study found odds for cognitive decline higher for those born in certain southeastern U.S. states
New Research Supports Safety of Aspirin in Heart Failure
Large trial comparing it to warfarin finds aspirin not tied to more hospitalizations or deaths
