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A considerable proportion of older patients are not up-to-date with colorectal cancer screening and do not receive timely follow-up of abnormal fecal blood tests

Follow-Up of Colorectal CA Screens Lacking in Older Patients

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Likelihood of being up-to-date, receiving timely follow-up lower for patients aged 76 years and older
Yoga benefits adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Review: Yoga Benefits Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

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Further studies needed to confirm long-term effects on diabetes
Excessive stress can lead to memory problems among breast cancer survivors

Exercise Can Improve Memory in Breast Cancer Survivors

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Moderate physical activity can ease stress that impairs memory
Statins may help lower mortality in patients with four common types of cancer

Statins Could Help Boost Survival Among Cancer Patients

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Study found an association -- but no proof -- of prolonged survival
One in every 20 adults have used antibiotics without a doctor's guidance

Many Adults ‘Hoarding,’ Self-Prescribing Antibiotics

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One in 20 hold onto and use old, leftover meds, contributing to threat of resistance
Physicians need to be prepared to speak to patients about Zika virus

Physicians Need to Be Prepared to Talk Zika

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Patient history, including assessment of travel, necessary to assess risk
Staying adequately hydrated may be associated with a lower risk of obesity

Inadequate Hydration Linked to Higher Odds of Obesity

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Well-hydrated adults tend to weigh less, researchers find
Emetine may represent a therapeutic option for human cytomegalovirus infection

Emetine Shows Promise for Human Cytomegalovirus Infection

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Inhibition with emetine occurs after virus entry but before DNA replication
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Roche's cobas HPV Test as the first diagnostic to be used with cervical cells obtained for a Pap test and collected in SurePath Preservative Fluid.

Approval of First HPV Test for Use With SurePath Preservative Fluid

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For cervical cells obtained for Pap test, collected in SurePath Preservative Fluid
Medication organization devices may cause medication-related adverse events in unintentionally nonadherent older people

Medication Organization Devices Tied to Adverse Effects

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Study identifies design elements for future trials to evaluate device effectiveness in elderly