Supplemental oxygen not always needed in AMI patients
Supplement oxygen isn’t needed for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) patients who have normal oxygen saturation, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis in the…
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Maternal age and preterm birth
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FDA targets companies selling unapproved products for treating opioid addiction
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Premature birth may increase risk of heart disease in mothers
Women who give birth prematurely have increased risk of mortality from coronary heart disease, according to a study in the Journal of the American…
Dietary fiber may protect against obesity and metabolic syndrome
Consumption of dietary fiber may prevent obesity and metabolic syndrome, according to a study in Cell Host & Microbe. (more…)
FDA approves new breast cancer treatment for patients with a specific genetic mutation
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Label changes for prescription opioid cough and cold medications for children
On Jan. 11, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it’s requiring labeling changes to limit the use of prescription opioid cough and…
Exercise beneficial for patients with MCI
Physical exercise, particularly aerobic exercise, improves global cognition in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), according to a systematic review in the International Journal…
Mediterranean diet may reduce frailty risk
A study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society reports that eating a Mediterranean diet reduces the risk for frailty on adults 60…
Detecting elder abuse and neglect: The importance of good skin assessment
Every year, approximately 4 million older Americans fall victim to abuse and neglect. And for every reported case of elder abuse and neglect, approximately…
FDA permits marketing of new device for treating diabetic foot ulcers
On December 28, 2017, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) permitted the marketing of the Dermapace System, the first shock wave device intended…
Supplemental oxygen not always needed in AMI patients
Supplement oxygen isn’t needed for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) patients who have normal oxygen saturation, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis…
Maternal age and preterm birth
Women aged 40 years or older may have a higher risk for preterm birth, according to a study in PLoS. (more…)
FDA targets companies selling unapproved products for treating opioid addiction
On Jan. 24, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that along with the Federal Trade Commission it posted joint warning…
Premature birth may increase risk of heart disease in mothers
Women who give birth prematurely have increased risk of mortality from coronary heart disease, according to a study in the Journal of…
Dietary fiber may protect against obesity and metabolic syndrome
Consumption of dietary fiber may prevent obesity and metabolic syndrome, according to a study in Cell Host & Microbe. (more…)
FDA approves new breast cancer treatment for patients with a specific genetic mutation
On Jan. 12, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded the approved use of Lynparza (olaparib tablets) to include the treatment…
Label changes for prescription opioid cough and cold medications for children
On Jan. 11, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it’s requiring labeling changes to limit the use of prescription opioid…
Exercise beneficial for patients with MCI
Physical exercise, particularly aerobic exercise, improves global cognition in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), according to a systematic review in the…
Mediterranean diet may reduce frailty risk
A study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society reports that eating a Mediterranean diet reduces the risk for frailty on…
Detecting elder abuse and neglect: The importance of good skin assessment
Every year, approximately 4 million older Americans fall victim to abuse and neglect. And for every reported case of elder abuse and…
FDA permits marketing of new device for treating diabetic foot ulcers
On December 28, 2017, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) permitted the marketing of the Dermapace System, the first shock wave…
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