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A case of acute severe hyponatremia secondary to polydipsia in association with increased use of herbal remedies has been presented in BMJ Case Reports.

Valerian Root Supplement Use Linked to Severe Hyponatremia

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Case of 47-year-old female highlights dangers associated with some herbal supplements
Seniors treated in an emergency department for illness or injury are more likely to become disabled and less physically agile over the next six months

Long-Term Disability Risk Up for Seniors Who Visit ER

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Disability and loss of agility more likely six months after treatment
Weight-loss surgery helps severely obese teens maintain weight loss over the long term; however

Very Obese Teens Benefit From Gastric Bypass Over Long Term

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Studies show most maintain significant weight loss over five years, but complications emerge for some
Glaucoma affects more than three million Americans

Major Increase in U.S. Glaucoma Cases Expected by 2030

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Routine eye exams the best way to prevent this major cause of vision loss, eye experts say
Chemotherapy that's been delayed due to slow recovery from non-small-cell lung cancer surgical resection can still provide real benefit to patients

Delayed Chemo After Surgery Still Beneficial in Lung Cancer

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Patient recovery may mean longer time to chemotherapy, but treatment can still have benefit
For patients with advanced unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma

Sorafenib Effect on HCC Survival Depends on Hepatitis Status

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Findings in meta-analysis of individual patient data for advanced unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma
Pyridoxine-doxylamine (Diclectin)

Data on Effectiveness of Morning Sickness Drug May Be Flawed

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Original unpublished 1970s study results on pyridoxine-doxylamine may be deficient, authors say
Proton pump inhibitor and H2 receptor antagonist users may be at higher risk of infection with Clostridium difficile and Campylobacter bacteria

Acid Suppression Rx Linked to Risk of C. difficile, Campylobacter

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Study suggests long-term use might open door to C. difficile and Campylobacter bacteria
Running might actually reduce inflammation in knee joints

Running May Actually Lower Inflammation in Knee Joints

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Researchers suggest running might slow development of osteoarthritis
For patients with fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia Symptoms Improve With CoQ10 Supplementation

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Clinically significant improvement in various items from the Symptom Checklist-90-R