Healthy Diet Independently Tied to Lower Risk of COPD
Consuming less red meat, soda and alcohol tied to less COPD in study
Fewer Than Half of Ebola Pledges Have Reached Area in Need
Just 40 percent of pledged aid has been received by hardest hit countries
Biomarkers Show Potential for Parkinson’s Diagnosis
Researchers also hope it will help doctors track treatment
Secondhand Smoke Exposure Down But Still Too High
Two out of five children breathing in secondhand smoke
Lung Cancer Now Leads Cancer Mortality in Developed Nations
Leading cancer killer of American women for many years
ISET: Program to Test, Treat for PAD Reduces Amputations
Saving limbs saves lives and costs less than amputation for peripheral arterial disease
ABIM: Immediate Changes Announced for MOC Program
Practice Assessment, Patient Voice, Patient Safety requirements being suspended effective immediately
‘Battlefield’ Blood Transfusion Deemed More Beneficial
Balanced mix of blood products developed in combat arenas better than regular transfusions
Guidelines for VTE Prophylaxis, Treatment in Cancer Unchanged
Thromboprophylaxis required throughout hospitalization for most patients with active cancer
Nutritional Supplements Can Improve Pressure Ulcer Healing
Eight weeks of formula enriched with arginine, zinc, and antioxidants linked to improved healing
