Archive: 04/12/2017

Lower microbial diversity in the gut in anorexia nervosa

(HealthDay)—Females with anorexia nervosa (AN) have lower gut microbial diversity, according to a study published online Nov. 13 in the International Journal of Eating Disorders.

Dec 4, 2017

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Storage in dose administration aids doesn't affect warfarin

(HealthDay)—The chemical stability of warfarin sodium tablets is not affected by repackaging into dose administration aids (DAAs), according to a study published online Nov. 16 in the Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research.

Dec 4, 2017

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Poor agreement for practitioners in defining myofascial pain

(HealthDay)—Health care practitioner groups differ regarding the signs and symptoms that define myofascial pain syndrome (MPS), according to a study published online Nov. 1 in Pain Practice.

Dec 4, 2017

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For teens, vaping today may lead to smoking tomorrow

(HealthDay)— The e-cigarette may not be just a "healthier alternative" to smoking for teens. New research shows that teens who vape may be more apt to use tobacco cigarettes later on.

Dec 4, 2017

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Differences in cancer survival by type of insurance

(HealthDay)—From 1997 to 2014, improvements in cancer survival were mainly limited to patients with private or Medicare insurance, according to a study published online Nov. 30 in JAMA Oncology.

Dec 4, 2017

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Durotomy: A common complication of spinal surgery—and an important factor in some malpractice cases

Incidental durotomy—small tears of the outer membrane of the spinal cord—are a common occurrence in spinal surgery, and may lead to litigation. Most malpractice cases associated with dural tear end in a ruling in favor ...

Dec 4, 2017

Serious risk of mental health crisis in Yemen, say experts

Yemenis face serious mental health risks, but the issue is being neglected, says a new study released today by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and the Sana'a Center for Strategic Studies, Columbia Law ...

Dec 4, 2017