Acupuncture Beats Pills for Hot Flashes in Breast CA Survivors
Even 'sham' acupuncture beat one frequently used medication
Evidence Supports Flu Vaccine for Nursing Home Residents
Despite debate on effectiveness in this population, it saved lives, prevented hospitalizations
High Uric Acid Levels Linked to Greater Mortality
Association strongest with cardiovascular mortality in the elderly
No Cognitive Benefits Seen for Elderly Who Stop HTN Rx
Prior research suggests lower BP increases risk for cognitive decline in elderly
Too Few Blacks, Hispanics Pursuing Careers As Physicians
Shortage of minority physicians may affect U.S. patient care, experts say
Exercise Can Help Control A-Fib in Overweight Patients
Patients with atrial fibrillation saw odds of recurrence decline as fitness level improved
Low-Dose Aspirin, Other NSAIDs May Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk
Findings for consistent use over 5 or more years
Women in Academic Medicine ‘Manage Femininity’ to Succeed
Strategies for this include appearing easy-going or downplaying differences based on gender
Metformin Effects May Be Via Gut, Not Bloodstream
Dissociation of glycemic effect from plasma exposure with gut-restricted metformin
Supportive Doctors Boost Patients’ Weight-Loss Efforts
Researcher suggests including physicians in commercial programs
