Increase in Tx Candidates With 2017 Hypertension Guidelines
Increase in proportion of adults recommended for treatment; estimated decrease in CVD events, deaths
FDA Approves Palynziq for Phenylketonuria
Drug is a novel enzyme therapy for adult patients with PKU with uncontrolled blood Phe concentrations
Ingestible Bio-Electronic Device Could Monitor GI Health
Heme-sensitive probiotic biosensors demonstrate accurate diagnosis of GI bleeding in swine model
Neurologists Identify New Type of Vertigo
Long-term prognosis favorable, with improvement of symptoms in more than half of patients
Congress Approves Bill Expanding Private Care for VA Patients
New bill would open up access to private doctors for veterans
PSA Level Three Months After Radiation Tx May Predict Outcome
Findings for men with intermediate- and high-risk prostate cancer
Global Variation in Personal Health Care Access and Quality
Highest performance in Iceland, lowest in Central African Republic, with variation in rate of progress
Inverse Link for Plasma 25(OH)D Concentration, Risk of T2DM
Each 10 ng/mL higher 25(OH)D concentration associated with hazard ratio of 0.64 for diabetes
E-Cigarette Flavoring Agent May Impair Airway Defense System
Flavoring commonly used in e-cigarettes suppresses cilia beat frequency, lasting for 60 minutes
From 2008 to 2014, Prostate Cancer Testing, Treatment Down
Sharpest decrease seen in privately insured men after 2011