Researchers Explore Cardiovascular Disease Relationship In Obese Teens
June 9th 2015Among severely obese adolescents, research published in JAMA Internal Medicine found those who underwent weight-loss surgery had several traits making them susceptible for cardiovascular disease (CVD).
NSEPs are an Asset to Communities in Reducing HIV Spread
June 9th 2015Needle and syringe exchange programs are valuable to communities looking to reduce the spread of injection related HIV and should be rebuilt around the country, according to an editorial published in JAMA.
The Diabetes Pandemic Requires Global Policy Solutions
June 5th 2015The global pandemic of diabetes poses a huge public health challenge to every nation. In 2014 more than 380 million people around the world were living with diabetes-8.3% of the adult population. That number is expected to increase to 592 million by 2035.
Increased Risk of Fractures Associated with Subclinical Thyroid Dysfunction
June 5th 2015Overt hyperthyroidism is a known risk factor for osteoporosis and fractures. More subtle alterations in thyroid function, such as those that occur in subclinical thyroid dysfunction, may also be associated with increased fracture risk and bone loss, but until recently no clinical trials have adequately explored that issue.
Overuse of Antibiotics in Primary Health Care: Patient Education Crucial, Too
June 5th 2015A recent Chinese study of antibiotic use in primary care settings found that up to 93% of respiratory tract infections (RTIs) were treated with antibiotics, with more than 60% reported as inappropriate.
Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers on a Steady Rise
June 2nd 2015A study published online in JAMA Dermatology identified an increase in non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) incidents in the US as well as equal basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) occurrences among Medicare recipients.
Does Interrupting Warfarin Therapy Increase the Bleeding Risk?
May 31st 2015Patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE) may require a break from warfarin sodium therapy in order to undergo surgery or other procedures, however, a new study addressed if doing so presents too high of a risk.
Cancer-Killing Virus Looks Promising
May 29th 2015In March, the television news show 60 Minutes devoted a segment to a clinical trial using polio virus to treat glioblastoma multiforme. The segment called "Killing Cancer" did a good job of illustrating the potential power of this new treatment as well as the problems associated with glioblastoma multiforme which typically kills patients in a matter of months.