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Selecting an Inhaler: Matching the Device with the Patient's Abilities
Common inhalers and the things health care providers need to know about them.
FDA Approves Add-On Treatment for Parkinson's Disease
Safinamide (Xadago) receives FDA approval to treat patients with Parkinson’s disease when their medications are not working well.
As Tuberculosis Cases Decline in Europe, HIV/TB Coinfections Rise
HIV/TB coinfections rise 40% across Europe over the last 5 years.
Deep Brain Stimulation Provides Long-Lasting Relief for Patients with Severe Depressions
The approach may serve as an optional therapy for patients suffering from severe depression.
Is the $14K Annual Cost of Repatha Worth It?
Repatha dramatically reduces high cholesterol levels and prevents cardiovascular events, but some question if it’s worth the high cost.
Low-Dose Anticoagulant Alternative Could Prevent Strokes in Dialysis Patients
A warfarin alternative can be maintained at safe levels in the blood, study suggests.
The Future of Telemedicine in Multiple Sclerosis Patient Care
One-year pilot study to examine a home-based telemedicine program for patients with MS.
Zika Virus May Be Linked to Cardiovascular Complications
Potential relationship between virus and heart failure and arrhythmias.
Easy-to-Use Glucose Monitoring, Maintenance Device for Diabetes
System provides a novel closed-loop solution for noninvasive sweat-based diabetes management.
Vaccines During 2009 Swine Flu Epidemic Largely Reduced Illness, Hospitalizations
Vaccinations proven highly efficacious in preventing pandemic influenza.
Asthma Linked to Increased Susceptibility to the Flu
Patients with asthma are more likely to get the flu than those without the condition.
Nurses Are Key to Patient Uptake of Diabetes Treatment
Enhancing the role of nurses can reduce delays in early adoption of insulin treatment.
Vaccinations May Become Needle-Free with Novel Oral Delivery System
Novel pill-sized technology releases stream of vaccine inside the mouth.
New COPD Guideline: Act Early, Treat Aggressively
The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) 2017 guideline revised to make several significant changes.
NanoBio Awarded Grant for Development of Genital Herpes Vaccine
Vaccine protects both systemically and in mucosal tissues at the port of entry for the virus.
Bird Flu Confirmed in Commercial Chicken Flock in Tennessee
Commercial chicken farm hit with H7 avian influenza.
Dupilumab Improves Skin Lesion Clearance in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis
Late-breaking data presented at the American Academy of Dermatology annual meeting.
Autoimmune Diseases Associated with Higher Risk of Dementia
Patients with autoimmune diseases were 20% more likely to be admitted to a hospital with dementia in the future.
Alternative Theory for the Root Cause of Type 1 Diabetes
Beta cells found to be responsible for the immune response that leads to diabetes.
Altered Brains Need Time to Normalize After Treatment for Anorexia
Generalized sensitization of brain-reward responsiveness may last long into recovery.
High-Dose Flu Vaccine More Effective in Reducing Postinfluenza Deaths Among Older Adults
The high-dose vaccine was significantly more efficacious in preventing flu-related deaths during a bad flu season.
Do You Have “Clinical Inertia� 10 Facts to Jumpstart Diabetes Care
Retail health clinicians need to be mindful of “clinical inertia, or the failure to intensify treatment in the face of unacceptable glycemic control.
Gum Disease is an Indicator of Prediabetes
A dental office is a suitable location to screen for early diabetes.
Maternal Genital Herpes Infection Linked to Risk for Autism
Inflammation and immune activation may contribute to the risk of developing autism.
Serum Vitamin B12 Monitoring Needed Among Long-Term Metformin Users
Adults taking metformin for type 2 diabetes are less likely to be tested for vitamin B12 status.
Sodium-Restricted Diet Improves Systolic Blood Pressure in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
Dietary advice and low-sodium meals helps reduce blood pressure.
Gastric Bypass Surgery Promotes Type 2 Diabetes Remission
Bariatric surgery plus intensive medical therapy superior to intensive therapy alone.
“Apple-Shaped†Body Type May Increase Diabetes, Heart Disease Risk
Genetic variants linked to abdominal adiposity increase the risk of type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease.
Love Your Heart This Valentine's Day
MinuteClinic offers free heart screenings this holiday at more than 1100 locations.
Educational Campaign Launched to Increase Awareness of Link Between Cardiovascular Disease and Type 2 Diabetes
Two of 3 adults with type 2 diabetes do not know that heart disease is the number 1 of killer of individuals with the disease.