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For patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Moderate Changes in Lipids With Tocilizumab/Tofacitinib in RA

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Review shows no changes for rheumatoid arthritis patients with tumor necrosis factor antagonist tx
Adults with eczema may also have an increased risk of heart disease and stroke

Higher Cardiovascular Risk Seen With Eczema

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Higher risk of heart disease, stroke in people with the skin condition
The biggest clinical cancer advances for 2015 have been identified in an annual report from the American Society of Clinical Oncology

ASCO Reports Biggest Clinical Cancer Advances for 2015

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The advance of the year is approval of four new therapies for treatment of CLL
Lower ultraviolet light is associated with increased rate of diverticulitis admissions

More Diverticulitis in Areas With Low-UV Light Exposure

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Low versus high UV areas have higher rate of diverticulitis admissions, diverticular abscess
Physicians have ranked electronic health record systems based on five key performance areas

Physicians Rank the Best EHR Systems of 2014

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EHRs ranked in five performance areas, including quality of care, patient portal, technical support
E-cigarette vapor can contain cancer-causing formaldehyde at levels up to 15 times higher than regular cigarettes

High Levels of Formaldehyde Seen in E-Cigarette Vapor

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Levels up to 15 times higher than regular cigarettes
The overuse of antibiotics to treat travelers' diarrhea may contribute to the spread of drug-resistant superbugs

Overuse of Abx for Travelers’ Diarrhea Creating Superbugs

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Researchers recommend caution when using antibiotics to treat digestive ills while abroad
The risk for developing a glioma appears to go up with long-term use of hormonal contraceptives

Hormonal Contraceptives Linked to Higher Risk of Glioma

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But odds of any one user getting the tumor remain extremely small, experts stress
The incidence of hospitalizations for pulmonary embolism increased from 2001 to 2010

Incidence of PE Hospitalizations Rises From 2001 to 2010

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Seasonal variation seen in PE hospitalizations, with higher number of admissions in winter
Coffee drinkers have a lower risk of malignant melanoma

Coffee Consumption Linked With Reduced Melanoma Risk

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Trend toward more protection with higher intake