Two large studies link air pollution exposure to osteoporosis by Salynn Boyles, Contributing Writer November 11, 2017 Action Points • Poor air quality may be a modifiable risk factor for osteoporosis and bone fractures, especially among people living in low-income communities. • Note [...]
New study evaluates how disease and its treatments affect other common conditions by Gregory M. Weiss MD, Rheumatology Network November 11, 2017 Gout and the medications used for its treatment worsen the comorbidities as well as patients' perceptions of their quality [...]
Juvenile and adult patients benefit from digital tools by John Gever, Managing Editor, MedPage Today November 10, 2017 SAN DIEGO -- Two studies presented here at the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting showed that online technologies were able to improve [...]
ER study has broad implications by MedPage Today Staff November 08, 2017 A combination of nonprescription pain relievers worked as well as opioids for controlling pain in the emergency department, Tech Times reported. Patients who received ibuprofen and acetaminophen rated their [...]
But effects decline with time by Kristen Monaco, Staff Writer, MedPage Today November 08, 2017 Action Points • Diabetes may be effectively prevented by lifestyle modification (LSM) and medication interventions in patients at risk for the disease. • Note that the LSM interventions [...]
Popular dietary restrictions have little evidence, real harms by MedPage Today Staff November 08, 2017 Celiac disease is all-too real, but there's little evidence to support non celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS). A new post on Science-Based Medicine argues that the dietary [...]
Estimates done with development of global vaccination program in mind by Molly Walker, Staff Writer, MedPage Today November 06, 2017 Action Points • Note that this study was published as an abstract and presented at a conference. These data and conclusions should [...]
It's all just chemicals by MedPage Today Staff November 06, 2017 Consumers beware -- that "natural flavor" you see on your food label may not be what you think it is, scientists say. For one thing, even though natural flavor must [...]
A 2,000 calorie bacon cheese burger vs 360 calorie soup by MedPage Today Staff November 06, 2017 Ordering off of a menu that displays calorie counts may encourage healthier choices, ScienceDaily reported. According to a new meta-analysis of over 200 studies, [...]
Experts: growing virus in the humble breakfast staple hampers efficacy by Helen Branswell, STAT News November 07, 2017 People grumble a lot about the shortcomings of the flu vaccine, which some years offers less protection than expected. (Warning: This year may [...]