Increased Morbidity, Mortality in Food System Industries
Higher morbidity and occupation mortality rates for food system versus nonfood system industries
Hormone May Be Key to Sugar, Diet Sweetener Response
In experimental model, disruption of Dh44 linked to failure to select nutritive sugars
Physician-Provided Oral Health Services Cut Dental Caries
However, no improvement in subsequent use of treatment services in dental settings
Sequence of Shots May Lead to Effective HIV Vaccine
Series of immunizations might encourage HIV-fighting antibodies
Penile Prosthesis Use Decreasing in Erectile Dysfunction
Increased likelihood of PP use for men aged 65 to 74, those with Charlson comorbidity score >1
U.S. Children Experience High Rates of Assault, Abuse
Long-term effects include poor mental and physical health, researchers say
CDC Examines Prevalence of Undiagnosed HIV
Percentage of people living with diagnosed HIV varies from 77 to ≥90 percent
AAP Evaluates Potential Impact of Telemedicine in Pediatrics
Telemedicine has potential to improve access and physician workforce shortages
AMA Discusses Pre-Retirement Evaluation for Aging Doctors
Physicians approved development of preliminary assessment guidelines at AMA meeting
Low-Calorie Diet May Improve Heart Rate Variability in Diabetes
Vagal activity tied to enhanced oxidative glucose utilization, not insulin sensitivity