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Higher total white blood cell and neutrophil counts are independent predictors of stroke in older Japanese-American men

WBC, Neutrophil Counts Predict Stroke Risk in Older Asian Men

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Higher total WBC, neutrophil counts independently predict stroke in older Japanese-American men
There is a lack of agreement among clinicians about who is responsible for specific roles in the medication reconciliation process

Lack of Agreement for Meds Reconciliation Responsibilities

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Lack of agreement among clinicians about specific roles and responsibilities in the process

American College of Cardiology, March 14-16

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The American College of Cardiology's 64th Annual Scientific Session & Expo The annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology was held from...
Cholbam (cholic acid) capsules have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat adults and children with bile acid synthesis disorders and peroxisomal disorders

FDA Approves Cholbam for Rare Bile Acid Synthesis Disorders

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Drug is approved as an oral treatment for children aged 3 weeks and older, and adults
Antipsychotic drugs used to treat the delusions

Antipsychotics May Up Risk of Premature Death in Dementia

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Risk dose-dependent among patients taking newer, more commonly used antipsychotics
The Obama Administration reported Monday the largest drop in the number of Americans without health insurance since the Johnson administration expanded health coverage through Medicare and Medicaid 50 years ago.

More Than 16 Million Americans Have Gained Coverage Under ACA

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White House announces historic drop in number of uninsured Americans
Obesity takes a huge toll on health

Cancer Odds Up 40 Percent in Obese Women

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However, researchers stress that losing excess weight can lower the odds again
An eight-week jyoti meditation program is effective for patients with chronic neck pain

Jyoti Meditation Program Effective for Chronic Neck Pain

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Reductions in pain, pain-related bothersomeness with meditation versus exercise control
Two single nucleotide polymorphisms have been identified which confer differential benefit for aspirin and/or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug use in relation to colorectal cancer risk

Genetic Variation Impacts Aspirin/NSAID Link to CRC Risk

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Use of aspirin, NSAIDs lowers risk of CRC in association with genetic variation at two SNPs
Increasing diet soda intake is tied to greater abdominal obesity in older adults

Diet Soda Intake Tied to Belly Fat in Older Adults

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Findings show a dose-response relationship, even when adjusting for other factors