Wine Beats Other Types of Alcohol in Reduction of T2DM Risk
Compared with beer and spirits, wine is linked to more significantly decreased risk of T2DM
About Half of Myocardial Infarctions Are Asymptomatic
Without typical symptoms, many miss out on crucial medical care
Ambulatory BP Monitoring Can Help ID Masked Hypertension
Blacks with undetected HTN twice as likely to eventually be diagnosed with clinic HTN
ASH: Studies Support Aggressive Treatment of HTN in Elderly
Latest findings from national trial show it lowers chances of heart failure, even in older adults
Religious Service Attendance May Affect Mortality Among Women
Regular service attendees were one-third less likely to die over 20-year period
Physical Activity Associated With Lower Risk of Many Cancers
Findings for self-reported leisure-time physical activity of moderate to vigorous intensity
Complementary Medicine Use Up With Chronic Conditions
Adults with two or more conditions more likely to use complementary and alternative medicine
Bundle of Practices Can Cut Surgical Site Infections
Implementing bundle of evidence-based practices can reduce 30-day surgical site infections
Fall Risk Up With Initiation, Intensification of HTN Meds
Short-term fall risk up during 15 days after initiation, intensification of antihypertensive medication
CAM Use May Affect Breast Cancer Patients’ Chemo Decisions
Findings among women prescribed chemo who took dietary supplements, had higher CAM index score
