Vaccination Rates Low for American Adults
A report from the CDC indicates that vaccination coverage appears to be low among United States...
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Primary Care
Diabetes: A Predictor of Severe Osteoarthritis?
Type 2 diabetes appears to predict the development of severe osteoarthritis, independent of age,...
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FDA Approves Diclegis for Pregnant Women Experiencing Nausea and Vomiting
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Diclegis (doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine...
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FDA Approves Invokana to Treat Type 2 Diabetes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Invokana (canagliflozin) tablets, used with...
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Strategies for Reducing Hospital Readmissions
The costs associated with hospital readmission within 30 days of discharge are high. CMS and other...
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Diabetes Alert Day: Take it. Share it.
On March, 26, 2013, the American Diabetes Association will be encouraging the public to take the...
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AAOS 2013: Pediatric Sports and Recreation Injuries Down
Bicycle, trampoline and roller sport injuries decline; football and soccer injuries still...
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AAOS 2013: Cushioned Heel Running Shoes May Alter Adolescent Biomechanics
Many of today’s running shoes feature a heavy cushioned heel. New research presented today at the...
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AAOS 2013: Clinical News Highlights – March 19
Military Personnel Return to Duty Following Severe Injury to the Lower Extremity Return to Duty of...
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AAN 2013: Sweetened Drinks Hike Depression in Seniors
Older adults who drink sweetened beverages, and artificially sweetened diet drinks in particular,...
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AAN 2013: Migraine With Aura Linked to Heart Health in Women
The Particulars: Clinical trials have revealed little about the role of migraine with aura in the...
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ACC.13: Ablation Procedure Helps Children With WPW Syndrome
The Particulars: The current standard of care for ablation of left-sided accessory pathways in...
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ACC.13: The Merits of a Comprehensive HF Management Team
The Particulars: Recent investigations have suggested that creating a dedicated heart failure (HF)...
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ACC.13: Obesity Linked to Higher MI & Stroke Risks in Young Women
The Particulars: Research has suggested that there is a link between obesity and multiple health...
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ACC.13: Lowering BP With Telemedicine
The Particulars: Previous studies have demonstrated that telemedicine systems help engage patients...
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ACC.13: Electronic Discharge Beneficial for HF Patients
The Particulars: The use of standardized discharge orders has become widespread in recent years in...
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Managing Older Adults With Mild Head Injuries
CT scans do not appear to be necessary for adults presenting to the ED with mild head injuries...
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