Patient, Family Advisors Can Play Key Role in Practices
Advisors can help practices focus on patient-centered care, rather than assumptions about patient needs
Bulimia Nervosa Tied to Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Increased risk in patients versus controls; higher lifetime prevalence for patients, especially males
CDC: Most Contact Lens Wearers Admit Risky Eye Care Behaviors
Old cases, contaminated solution, and sleeping in lenses boost infection risk
Significant Rise in Organic Food Recalls in the United States
Recalls have been driven by bacterial contamination, like salmonella, listeria, hepatitis A
Good Moods Infectious Among Teens, Depression Is Not
Researchers say happy adolescents appear to help others avoid or recover from depression
Vitamin D Tied to Fewer Falls in Homebound Seniors
Homebound elderly might benefit from supplementation, research suggests
Nine Modifiable Factors May Be Key in Reducing Alzheimer’s Risk
Evidence suggests benefit from addressing related potentially modifiable risk factors
Non-Invasive Laser Technique Accurately Detects Melanoma
Small study showed 100 percent sensitivity and 90.9 percent specificity
Fewer Moles May Mean More Aggressive Melanoma
Patients may be less likely to get regular skin exams, advance warning about their risk
Two-Thirds of Acute AAA Occur in Those Aged 75 Years and Older
Overall, 96.4 percent of events in men aged younger than 75 years occur in ever smokers
