FDA Approves Cholbam for Rare Bile Acid Synthesis Disorders
Drug is approved as an oral treatment for children aged 3 weeks and older, and adults
Antipsychotics May Up Risk of Premature Death in Dementia
Risk dose-dependent among patients taking newer, more commonly used antipsychotics
More Than 16 Million Americans Have Gained Coverage Under ACA
White House announces historic drop in number of uninsured Americans
Cancer Odds Up 40 Percent in Obese Women
However, researchers stress that losing excess weight can lower the odds again
Jyoti Meditation Program Effective for Chronic Neck Pain
Reductions in pain, pain-related bothersomeness with meditation versus exercise control
Genetic Variation Impacts Aspirin/NSAID Link to CRC Risk
Use of aspirin, NSAIDs lowers risk of CRC in association with genetic variation at two SNPs
Diet Soda Intake Tied to Belly Fat in Older Adults
Findings show a dose-response relationship, even when adjusting for other factors
Early Imaging Doesn’t Improve Back Pain Outcomes in Seniors
For older adults with new primary care visit for back pain, no improvement with early imaging
Face-to-Face Handoff Doesn’t Improve Patient Outcomes
Findings among patients admitted to general medical service at academic hospital
ACC: Sustained Weight Loss Cuts A-Fib Burden
Weight loss of >10 percent linked to six-fold increase in odds of arrhythmia-free survival
