An Apple a Day May Keep the Pharmacist Away
No effect on doctor visits, but a slight decrease in need for prescription meds
Physician/Pharmacist Model Can Improve Mean BP
BP control no better in overall cohort, but improved for participants from racial minority groups
Early Palliative Care Improves Survival in Advanced Cancer
Second study shows benefits for caregivers with early palliative care intervention
Nocturnal GERD Tied to Non-Infectious Rhinitis
Greater number of reflux episodes reported tied to higher risk of non-infectious rhinitis
Less Aggressive Guidelines Issued for Pancreatic Cysts
Guidelines recommend surveillance for low-risk cysts, discontinuation after no change for five years
2015 Internal Residency Match Up Slightly From 2014
Number of U.S. medical students choosing internal medicine residencies up by about 5 percent
MIND Diet Could Help Lower Dementia Risk
MIND diet combines aspects of Mediterranean diet with certain features of DASH
Diabetes May Predispose to More Advanced Breast Cancer
Findings suggest need to modify screening methods
Three Alcoholic Drinks Daily Can Up Risk of Liver Cancer
Expert panel looked at data on over eight million people to come up with risk factors for the disease
Cancer Risk Down for Men With High Midlife Fitness
Study shows lower risk of lung, colon tumors at 65 and older
