Guidelines for abdominal aortic aneurysm screening released
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has released recommendations on screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm. One of the recommendations is one-time screening by ultrasonography…
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Study: Too much TV viewing can increase mortality
Adults who watch TV 3 hours or more a day may double their risk of premature death compared to those who watch less, according…
CDC analysis of foodborne norovirus outbreaks
On June 3, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released “Vital Signs: Foodborne Norovirus Outbreaks — United States, 2009–2012.” Access the report.
At least 10% of MI patient may have undiagnosed diabetes
At least 10 percent of people who have a myocardial infarction (MI) may have undiagnosed diabetes, according to research presented at the American Heart…
Study: Pradaxa reduces stroke and death, but increases GI bleeding compared to warfarin
According to a study from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Pradaxa (dabigatran), in comparison to warfarin, was associated with a lower risk…
Study: Obesity rate continue to climb worldwide
Worldwide, there has been a significant increase in rates of obesity and overweight in both adults (28% increase) and children (up by 47%) in…
Study: New drug effective for ACE-inhibitor angioedema
A Phase II study found that patients with ACE inhibitor-induced angioedema who received ecallantide were more likely to be discharged sooner than those treated…
WHO says antibiotic resistance is global threat
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a report on global antibiotic resistance, which according to the accompanying press release, “is happening right now…
FDA approves Zykadia for NSCLC
On April 29, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Zykadia for patients with a certain type of late-stage non-small cell lung cancer…
Study: Playing football and effects on brain
College football players with and without a history of concussions have less volume in the hippocampal region of the brain that relates to memory…
MERS resources from the CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published information about Middle East Respiratory System (MERS) for healthcare professionals. The information includes interim…
Exercise is key part of stroke recovery
Exercise should be prescribed for stroke survivors because it can significantly reduce disability and the risk of recurrent stroke, according to “Physical Activity and…
Guidelines for abdominal aortic aneurysm screening released
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has released recommendations on screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm. One of the recommendations is one-time screening…
Study: Too much TV viewing can increase mortality
Adults who watch TV 3 hours or more a day may double their risk of premature death compared to those who watch…
CDC analysis of foodborne norovirus outbreaks
On June 3, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released “Vital Signs: Foodborne Norovirus Outbreaks — United States, 2009–2012.” Access the…
At least 10% of MI patient may have undiagnosed diabetes
At least 10 percent of people who have a myocardial infarction (MI) may have undiagnosed diabetes, according to research presented at the…
Study: Pradaxa reduces stroke and death, but increases GI bleeding compared to warfarin
According to a study from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Pradaxa (dabigatran), in comparison to warfarin, was associated with a…
Study: Obesity rate continue to climb worldwide
Worldwide, there has been a significant increase in rates of obesity and overweight in both adults (28% increase) and children (up by…
Study: New drug effective for ACE-inhibitor angioedema
A Phase II study found that patients with ACE inhibitor-induced angioedema who received ecallantide were more likely to be discharged sooner than…
WHO says antibiotic resistance is global threat
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a report on global antibiotic resistance, which according to the accompanying press release, “is happening…
FDA approves Zykadia for NSCLC
On April 29, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Zykadia for patients with a certain type of late-stage non-small cell…
Study: Playing football and effects on brain
College football players with and without a history of concussions have less volume in the hippocampal region of the brain that relates…
MERS resources from the CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published information about Middle East Respiratory System (MERS) for healthcare professionals. The information…
Exercise is key part of stroke recovery
Exercise should be prescribed for stroke survivors because it can significantly reduce disability and the risk of recurrent stroke, according to “Physical…
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