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Patients With Diabetes at Increased Risk for Sleep Apnea
WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2019 -- Patients with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk for developing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), independent of other factors,... Read more
Breast Density Categorization Varies With Screening Modality
WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2019 -- Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) breast density categorization may vary by screening mammographic modality,... Read more
Practices for Reducing COPD Hospital Readmissions Explored
WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2019 -- Communication, implementation of guidelines, and improved identification of risk factors may help reduce chronic obstructive... Read more
Recommendations Issued for HSCT in Multiple Myeloma
WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2019 -- A consensus statement for the use of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) in the treatment of multiple myeloma (MM) has... Read more
Overall, Physicians Are Happy and Enjoy Their Lives
WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2019 -- Overall, physicians are happy and enjoy their lives, according to the 2019 American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)/CompHealth... Read more
Healthy Food Rx Could Be Cost-Effective for Medicare, Medicaid
WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2019 -- Economic incentives for healthier foods through Medicare and Medicaid could generate substantial health gains and be highly... Read more
Sugary Drinks Tied to Cardiovascular Disease Mortality
WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2019 -- Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) is associated with increased mortality, mainly cardiovascular disease (CVD)... Read more
Daily Cannabis Use May Up Risk for Developing Psychotic Disorder
WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2019 -- Cannabis use is associated with increased odds of psychotic disorder, according to a study published online March 19 in The Lancet... Read more
FDA: First Treatment Approved Specifically for Postpartum Depression
WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2019 -- Zulresso (brexanolone) injection has been approved for intravenous (IV) use in the treatment of postpartum depression (PPD) in... Read more
ACC: Catheter Ablation Does Not Cut Mortality, Stroke in A-Fib
WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2019 -- For patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), catheter ablation does not significantly reduce the risk for death, disabling stroke,... Read more
FDA Takes Action Against Marketer of Unapproved Products Claiming to Treat Addiction, Chronic Pain and Other Serious Conditions
March 19, 2019 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today posted a warning letter to Nutra Pharma Corp. for illegally marketing unapproved products... Read more
FDA OKs Tecentriq for Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer
TUESDAY, March 19, 2019 -- Tecentriq (atezolizumab) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat adults with extensive-stage small cell... Read more
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, March 12-16
The 2019 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons The annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons was held from March... Read more
Model Predicts Survival in Transplant-Ineligible Myeloma Patients
TUESDAY, March 19, 2019 -- For patients with multiple myeloma who are ineligible for stem cell transplantation, a risk profile can predict overall survival,... Read more
FDA Warns Homeopathic Company About Illegal Product Claims
TUESDAY, March 19, 2019 -- Nutra Pharma Corp. has been warned about illegal marketing of unapproved homeopathic products with claims that they can treat... Read more
CDC: New HIV Transmission Often From Those Unaware of Infection
TUESDAY, March 19, 2019 -- Most new HIV transmissions are from people who do not know they have HIV infection or are aware of infection but are not receiving... Read more
Favorable Outcomes Seen in Long Term for ALLR3 Trial
TUESDAY, March 19, 2019 -- For children with B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia with late bone marrow relapse, risk stratification by minimal... Read more
Light Physical Activity Tied to Lower CHD, CVD Risk in Women
TUESDAY, March 19, 2019 -- Light physical activity (PA) is associated with reductions in coronary heart disease (CHD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) among... Read more
Novel Checklist Can Distinguish Anthrax Exposure From Other Illnesses
TUESDAY, March 19, 2019 -- A newly developed checklist can rapidly identify anthrax cases after a suspected mass exposure, according to a study published... Read more
Female Emergency Physicians Paid Less Than Males
TUESDAY, March 19, 2019 -- A gender-based salary gap persists among academic emergency medicine physicians, according to a study published in the March issue... Read more
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