One in Eight U.S. Pharmacies Closed in 2009 Through 2015
Closures disproportionately affect independent pharmacies and low-income neighborhoods
Knee, Hip Arthritis Increase Risk for Social Isolation in Elderly
Findings based on multicountry, European study
Frequent Alcohol Drinking May Up Risk for New-Onset A-Fib
Amount of alcohol intake per drinking session was not associated with new-onset atrial fibrillation
Overweight, Obese Patients Rate Tummy Tuck Results Highly
Majority of patients stated they would undergo the procedure again, despite higher rates of complications
Prediagnosis Exercise May Reduce CV Risk in Breast Cancer
Incidence of composite cardiovascular events decreased across increasing total MET hours/week
CHEST: Blood Transfusion Practices Should Be Revisited
Study looks at transfusion practices of intensive care providers in a typical tertiary hospital
Serum Elaidic Acid Levels Tied to Dementia, Alzheimer Disease
Higher serum elaidic acid levels linked to increased risk for all-cause dementia, not vascular dementia
Poor Health Literacy Tied to More Hardships Among Cancer Survivors
Individuals with low health literacy face more material, psychological, financial hardships
FDA May Put Strong Warning on Breast Implants
Agency suggests boxed warning, checklist outlining potential harms, such as pain, fatigue, further surgery
FDA: Smokeless Tobacco Snus Can Be Marketed as Less Risky Than Cigarettes
This is the first time the FDA has allowed product marketing of this type
