Updated Guidelines Recommend Blood Pressure Checks at Each Prenatal Visit
Task force recommends screening for preeclampsia among all pregnant women.
Ensilication Method a Potential Solution to Cold Chain Issues with Vaccines
A silica cage renders proteins stable against denaturing thermal treatment and long-term temperature storage.
Daily ReCAP April 24, 2017
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Gonorrhea Manipulates Protective Barrier to Infect Female Reproductive Tract
Bacterium breaks cell connections that form the protective lining to modulate infection in the endocervix.
Report Predicts Disruption from Retail Clinics
Kalorama Information releases eight report on the retail clinic market.
Daily ReCAP April 21, 2017
Better Sleep Equals Better Health: Nurse Practitioners Encourage Better Sleep Habits
More than 80 million people suffer from sleep deprivation.
CVS MinuteClinic, VA Partnership to Improve Patient Access
Veterans in Phoenix can now receive care for minor ailments at CVS retail clinics.
Daily ReCAP April 20, 2017
Telestroke Guidelines Released for Clinicians
Guidelines assist clinicians in the use of telemedicine communication technologies.
Prognostic Tool Identifies Diabetes Patients At Risk of Kidney Failure
Progression to end-stage renal disease is similar in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Daily ReCAP April 19, 2017
Walgreens Healthcare Clinics to Offer Testing Services for Sexually Transmitted Infections
Select locations will offer testing for HIV, hepatitis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and more.
Frog in the Throat: Frog Slime May Help Prevent Future Flu Pandemics
Frog skin compound destroys influenza viruses.
Daily ReCAP April 18, 2017
FDA Grants Approval to Lucentis for Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy
The FDA approved the first and only drug to treat all forms of diabetic retinopathy.
EZC Pak Creator Tackles Antibiotic Overuse, Antibiotic Resistance
Dr Sarath Malepati discusses the benefits of the 5-day immune support pack in combating antibiotic overuse.
Daily ReCAP April 13, 2017
Hot Flashes in Younger Midlife Women May Be Linked to Cardiovascular Risks
Women who experience hot flashes earlier are more likely to have poor vascular function and have an increased risk of heart disease.
Beneficial Effects of Fresh Fruit Consumption on Diabetes, Vascular Complications
Study findings suggest that a higher intake of fresh fruit is potentially beneficial for primary and secondary prevention of diabetes.
Daily ReCAP April 12, 2017
FDA Approves First Drug to Treat Tardive Dyskinesia
Valbenazine improved severity of abnormal involuntary movements.
Intestinal Microbiota's Protective Role Against Type 2 Diabetes
Indolepropionic acid may be a potential biomarker for the development of T2D.
Daily ReCAP April 11, 2017
Medtronic Voluntarily Recalls StrataMR Adjustable Valves and Shunts Worldwide
Implantation of the product could cause underdrainage of cerebrospinal fluid.
Daily ReCAP April 10, 2017
Weight Among Women Impacts Rheumatoid Arthritis Blood Tests, Study Suggests
Obesity influences disease activity biomarkers in rheumatoid arthritis.
Best Practice Advice Released on Long-Term Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors
AGA releases Clinical Practice Update on proper use of PPIs.
Daily ReCAP April 7, 2017
Asthma Drug Improves Symptoms in Patients with Severe Type of Hives
Omalizumab shows benefit in patients with skin disorder.