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Researchers Weigh in on Youth Pizza Consumption
More calories, fat, salt consumed on 'pizza days;' experts suggest pizza as target for intervention
Google Glass Technology Less Reliable Than Paper ECG
Most physicians report being dissatisfied with ECG viewing on prism display of Google Glass
n-3 Fatty Acids Cut Nonesterified Fatty Acid, T2DM Link
For individuals with lower n-3 levels, risk of T2DM increases across quartiles of NEFAs
Electronic Alert Cuts Proportion of IV Proton Pump Inhibitors
Significant reduction in proton pump inhibitor use, associated institutional costs
Nutritional Supplement Reduces Hair Loss in Females
Most participants report reduction in hair loss, improvement in hair diameter and hair density
Prostate Cancer Mortality Benefit Seen for Family Hx-Based Screens
However, on multivariate analysis, finding did not reach statistical significance
Florida Researchers Discover New Virus in Ticks
Tacaribe virus, not known to cause human infections, is in arenavirus family
Four-Times Daily ASA More Effective in Post-CABG Patients
Multiple 81 mg ASA more effective for suppressing serum TBX2 formation, platelet aggregation
Review: Venlafaxine May Be Effective for Fibromyalgia Tx
Studies limited by small sample size, inconsistency of outcomes, methodological concerns
Active Breathing Coordinator Beneficial in RT for Left Breast CA
Significant reduction in mean radiation dose to heart, with preservation of local control
