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Insulin Increases Risk of Thromboembolic Events in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
Need for insulin therapy may be an independent factor affecting AF-related stroke/systemic embolism occurrence.
Functional MRI Scan Better Predicts Patient Response to Antidepressants
Cognitive tests and fMRI scans help identify whether patients will respond to antidepressant therapy.
Medication Adherence for Diabetes Less Likely Among Latinos with Limited English
Diabetes care impacted by language barriers.
Early-Life Asthma Increases Risk of Childhood Obesity
Children with asthma have a greater risk of developing obesity than children without asthma.
Verapamil Improves Treatment of Severe Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Calcium channel blocker dramatically improved symptom scores in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.
HPV Vaccination Rates Low Among Teenagers
An estimated 39,000 new cases of human papillomavirus in the United States each year.
Yoga Shows Benefit in Chronic Nonspecific Lower Back Pain
Yoga is a mind-body exercise sometimes used for nonspecific low back pain.
High Blood Pressure Drug to Treat Angiosarcoma
Propranolol granted Orphan Drug Designation by the European Commission.
Portable Device in the Works for Early Detection of Diabetes
Device will detect type 1 and 2 diabetes at an early stage.
Lack of Response to Asthma Treatment Higher in African American Patients
Black patients more likely to exhibit eosinophilic airway inflammation than white patients.
Simple Measures (that Work!) for Treating Nonspecific, Acute Low Back Pain
Clinicians should approach low back pain conservatively.
Diabetes Prevention: Efficacy of Screen-and-Treat Policies
Screen-and-treat policies unlikely to significantly reduce diabetes epidemic.
Diabetes Ranked Costliest Disease in the United States
In total dollars spent, diabetes costs Americans more than any other disease.
Migraine Headache: Help Is Possible
It's easy to spot headache sufferers—they wander in the OTC aisle examining labels, looking distraught and fatigued.
Chronic Illness Masquerading as Acute Problem: Post-Polio Syndrome
Post-polio syndrome affects polio survivors 30 to 40 years after they've recovered from their initial poliomyelitis.
Laxative Safe, Effective Treatment for Constipation in Diabetes Patients
Lubiprostone a promising treatment for chronic idiopathic constipation.
Flu Triggers Cardiovascular Problems in Patients with Heart Disease
The flu shot deemed safe and effective in patients with heart trouble.
FDA Approves First Continuous Glucose Monitoring System for Insulin-Dosing Decisions
Dexcom G5 CGM could replace traditional finger-stick tests of blood glucose levels.
Hepatitis C, HIV-Led Treatments Shift Toward Primary Care Physicians and Nurse Practitioners
Primary care physicians and nurse practitioners are taking on more areas of co-infection out of necessity.
Sanofi Pasteur's Efforts to Combat the Flu
3D images of flu virus particles provide visual analysis at atomic-level detail.
Novo Nordisk Pursues Stem Cells for Future Diabetes Cure
Drug manufacturer making progress in the quest for a diabetes cure.
Americans Split on Getting an Annual Flu Shot
Despite the potential benefits of a flu vaccination, many Americans forgo getting a flu shot.
Eating a Handful of Nuts Lowers Heart Disease, Cancer Risk
Daily consumption of nuts can improve various health outcomes.
Preventative Treatment Reduces Stroke Incidence
Approximately 12,000 first strokes could be prevented through optimal drug prescribing.
Fermentable Carbohydrates May Help Fight Against Obesity
A high-fat diet that contains fermentable carbohydrates may protect against obesity.
High-Protein Diets May be Key to Combating Obesity Epidemic
A digestive protein that triggers hormones leads to a decrease in appetite and enhances weight loss.
Physician Assistant Pens Simple Guidebook for Managing Type 2 Diabetes
A new book provides guidelines to help diabetics live healthy and normal lives.
Pregnant B12 Deficient Mothers May Increase Baby's Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Children born to mothers with low levels of B12 had higher insulin resistance in childhood.
Combating Obesity: Lack of Formal Diagnosis and Insurance Coverage Present Weight Loss Challenges
Non-physician health professionals believe improving health insurance coverage for weight loss services could help obese individuals lose weight.
Flashcards Improve Medication Adherence in Patients with Diabetes
Low health literacy, financial instability, and lack of social support promote poor adherence.