Strong Evidence for Healthy Lifestyle Reducing CRC Risk
Consuming whole grains, foods with dietary fiber, dairy products reduces risk of colorectal cancer
Intensive BP Control Associated With Increased CKD Risk
However, cardiovascular events, all-cause mortality risk decrease with intensive blood pressure lowering
Budget Cuts Threaten Research on Antimicrobial Resistance
Patient safety, international status of the U.S. as leader in combating AMR both at risk
Pre-Cosmetic Sx Advice May Aid Long-Term Smoking Cessation
More than 40 percent of 42 daily smokers were no longer smoking cigarettes at long-term follow-up
Mailed Invitations Increase CRC Screening Completion
And providing specific reminders to general practitioners improves participation in FIT screening
Universal Sequencing of Cancer Genes Ups Mutation Detection
Increased detection of heritable mutations over the predicted yield of testing based on guidelines
Role of Stress, Sleep Highlighted in Study of Obesity
Stress linked to impaired sleep, increased emotional rewarding of palatable foods, leading to obesity
Coronary Artery Calcium May Be Best Indicator of CVD Risk
Event rate 2.9 in 1,000 person-years for those without CAC
AAP: Watch for Rapid Weight Changes in Young Athletes
Both short- and long-term damage can result from quick losses or gains
August 2017 Briefing – OBGYN & Women’s Health
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in OBGYN & Women's Health for August 2017. This roundup...
