Archive: 18/04/2017
Emergency departments administering more medications through the nose
Administering medications through the nose as an alternative to injections or IVs is becoming increasingly popular in emergency departments and ambulances, according to a paper by Loyola Medicine pharmacists.
Apr 18, 2017
Taxes to reduce obesity and diabetes: The sweet spot in Berkeley, Calif.
Many countries are considering or already implementing taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) in an effort to curb increasing levels of obesity and type 2 diabetes. The effects of these taxes on purchasing decisions of ...
Apr 18, 2017
Liver progenitor cells are involved in the development of hepatic tumors
The malignant transformation of hepatocytes is the origin of most hepatocellular carcinomas, an aggressive type of liver cancer with high mortality rates. But these cells do not act alone. Research conducted by scientists ...
Apr 18, 2017
Adherence to USPSTF recommendations could lead to lower number of individuals recommended for statin
Fewer people could be recommended for primary prevention statin therapy, including many younger adults with high long-term cardiovascular disease risk, if physicians adhere to the 2016 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force ...
Apr 18, 2017