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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.
Could Black Tea Help Prevent Diabetes?
Black tea may serve as a promising antidiabetic agent for glycemic control.
Fish Oil Shows Benefit in Asthma
Omega-3 fatty acids may help fight asthma.
Diabulimia Prevalence Among Young Women
Individuals with diabetes have a higher risk of developing an eating disorder.
2017 Immunization Schedules
This year’s recommendations for the routine use of vaccines in the United States.
Potential Target Identified for Future Asthma Treatments
Low levels of protein in individuals with asthma, identified as an epithelial-derived smooth muscle-relaxing factor.
Skin-Graft Harvesting System Speeds Chronic Wound Recovery
Technique may improve wound healing and reduce health care costs.
Evidence-Based Medicine May Reduce Overtreatment in Type 2 Diabetes
Call to action for the implementation of evidence-based medicine.
New Guidelines Released for Diabetic Neuropathy Care
Prevention and treatment recommendations on diabetic neuropathy for primary care providers.
Potential Treatment Targets for Hypertension Found
Genetic regions linked to blood pressure may produce new preventative therapies.
Bone Turnover Markers May Help Detect Patient Adherence to Osteoporosis Treatment
About half of patients who initiate osteoporosis treatment discontinue treatment within 1 year.