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Study: Reduced Sodium Plus DASH Diet Most Effective for Hypertensive Adults
November 14th 2017Reducing sodium intake while on the DASH diet lowers blood pressure (BP) in hypertensive adults, according to the results of preliminary research at the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2017.
USPSTF Draft Recommendation Advises Sun Protection Counseling
October 12th 2017Clinicians should counsel patients with fair skin between the ages of 6 months and 24 years, including the parents of young children with fair skin, on sun protection behaviors, according to a draft recommendation from the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).
Vitamin D Halves Risk of Severe Asthma Attacks in Adults?
October 5th 2017Adults with asthma who take oral vitamin D supplements, in addition to asthma medications, may reduce their risk of asthma attacks requiring hospital attendance by 50%, according to a recently-published study in The Lancet of Respiratory Medicine.
Survey: Sleep Medication Use Common Among Older Adults
October 4th 2017Although sleep difficulties are common among older adults, most don't address the issue with their health care provider. According to results from the National Poll on Healthy Aging, more than one-third reported using some type of medication to help them sleep at night.
2017 Practice Guidelines for Management of Chronic Pain in HIV Patients
September 19th 2017Health care providers should screen patients with HIV for chronic pain and offer appropriate pain management options, according to guidelines released by the HIV Medicine Association (HIVMA) of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA).