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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration

FDA Cracks Down on Online Sale of Illegal Medical Products

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International effort takes aim at more than 1,050 websites
Hundreds of people have been charged after health care fraud sweeps were made across the United States

Hundreds Arrested Nationwide for Medicare/Medicaid Fraud

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Many arrested were alleged to be involved in scams focused on Medicare's drug benefit
Women with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome have white matter abnormalities

White Matter Abnormalities in Female Interstitial Cystitis

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Brain abnormalities linked to symptoms of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome
The quality of osteoarthritis care is inadequate for all treatment domains

Osteoarthritis Care Not Lining Up With Recommendations

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Meta-analysis of quality indicator pass rates shows suboptimal care for all treatment domains
Zinc deficiency is often misdiagnosed based on low plasma zinc concentrations

Risk of Copper Deficiency Linked to Zinc Supplements

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Zinc deficiency frequently misdiagnosed; awareness of copper deficiency lacking
For patients undergoing lung transplantation

Six-Minute Walk Distance IDs Post-Lung Transplant Survival

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Despite strong correlation, single dichotomous value has limited ability to predict outcomes
Commonly used medications may increase the risk of dehydration and heat-related illness during hot weather

Medications Can Increase Risk of Heat-Related Illness

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Mechanisms include diuresis and electrolyte imbalance, sedation and cognitive impairment
Exercise training is associated with an increase in skeletal muscle capillary density

Exercise-Induced Capillary Density Ups Insulin Sensitivity

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Increase in skeletal muscle CD persists after two-week detraining period
For cancer care workers

One-Day Workshop Ups Stress Recovery for Cancer Care Workers

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Findings show beneficial effects for radiation therapists and oncology nurses
Results from phase II clinical trials indicate that a new class of drugs

New Class of Migraine Meds Shows Promise for Prevention

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Injectable medications appear promising in early trials, but more research needed