Archive: 17/06/2015

Review examines inappropriate prescribing of IV fluids

(HealthDay)—Inappropriate prescribing of intravenous (IV) fluids most often involves incorrect volumes and types of IV fluids prescribed, according to a review published online June 11 in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacy ...

Jun 17, 2015

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Direct messaging not yet widely adopted by physicians

(HealthDay)—Direct secure messaging (Direct), which is a standardized protocol for exchanging clinical messages and attachments, has not been widely adopted by physicians, despite its potential for improving care coordination, ...

Jun 17, 2015

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Breast-conserving therapy for early-stage cancers has increased, though access an issue

The first comprehensive national review of breast-conserving therapy (BCT) shows that over the last 13 years rates of this treatment modality for early-stage breast cancer have increased at a steady pace. However, the review ...

Jun 17, 2015

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Sunscreen confusion may burn shoppers

Consumers may need more help navigating the sunscreen aisle. A new Northwestern Medicine study found that many people seem to be confused by sunscreen terminology.

Jun 17, 2015

More evidence needed for chronic fatigue diagnosis, treatments

(HealthDay)—Criteria for diagnosing myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) as well as treatment options are addressed in two systematic evidence reviews published in the June 16 issue of the Annals ...

Jun 17, 2015

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Study looks at risk, family relatedness for Tourette syndrome, tic disorders

The risk for tic disorders, including Tourette syndrome and chronic tic disorders, increased with the degree of genetic relatedness in a study of families in Sweden, according to an article published online by JAMA Psychiatry.

Jun 17, 2015

Individuals with social phobia have too much serotonin—not too little

Previous studies have led researchers to believe that individuals with social anxiety disorder/ social phobia have too low levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin. A new study carried out at Uppsala University, however, ...

Jun 17, 2015

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Middle East respiratory syndrome: A global health challenge

The ongoing outbreak in the Republic of Korea (South Korea) is an important reminder that the Middle East respiratory virus (MERS-CoV) requires constant vigilance and could spread to other countries including the United States. ...

Jun 17, 2015

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UN: Spread of MERS in South Korea isn't global emergency

The World Health Organization says the spread of a mysterious virus from the Middle East to South Korea doesn't merit being declared a global emergency despite infecting more than 160 people in the biggest outbreak outside ...

Jun 17, 2015

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Finns urged to eat on their feet to stay healthy

Finland's health ministry on Wednesday urged Finns to occasionally eat their meals standing up in a bid to combat health problems linked to a sedentary lifestyle.

Jun 17, 2015

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Archive: 17/06/2015

Review examines inappropriate prescribing of IV fluids

Direct messaging not yet widely adopted by physicians

Breast-conserving therapy for early-stage cancers has increased, though access an issue

Sunscreen confusion may burn shoppers

More evidence needed for chronic fatigue diagnosis, treatments

Study looks at risk, family relatedness for Tourette syndrome, tic disorders

Individuals with social phobia have too much serotonin—not too little

Middle East respiratory syndrome: A global health challenge

UN: Spread of MERS in South Korea isn't global emergency

Finns urged to eat on their feet to stay healthy

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