Childhood Episode of Pancreatitis May Up Risk for Diabetes Later
Findings independent of adolescent obesity and further tied to diabetes diagnosis at younger age
Higher Waist Circumference Tied to Increased Risk for Dementia
Waist circumference more accurate indicator of abdominal visceral fat level than body mass index
Pembrolizumab Prolongs Survival in Advanced Head, Neck Cancer
Authors recommend pembrolizumab, with or without chemotherapy, as first-line treatment
Some Progress Made in Slowing Antibiotic Resistance-Linked Deaths
Deaths decreased 18 percent since 2013 report, but more than 2.8 million infections occur each year
AHA: Many With Atherosclerotic CVD Not Meeting LDL-C Goals
Of those patients receiving only a statin, 67.0 percent did not achieve recommended LDL-C goal
Minimum Age to Buy Tobacco, E-Cigarettes Raised in NY State
State police and Department of Health will conduct undercover investigations of retailers to enforce law
First Ebola Vaccine Approved by European Commission
Vaccine being used in 'compassionate use' capacity in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
WHO to Test, Approve Generic Insulin
Agency says new generic versions could create competition that would drive down prices
Survey of U.S. Registered Nurses Points to Worsening Shortages
Problem likely will be exacerbated with one in five nurses saying they will retire in the next five years
American Society of Nephrology, Nov. 7-10
The Annual Meeting of the American Society of Nephrology, Kidney Week 2019 The annual meeting of the American Society of Nephrology was held...
