Archive: 02/08/2018

Simple factors that can avoid harmful side effects in type 2 diabetes

Clinicians can match people with type 2 diabetes to the right drug for them to improve control of blood sugar and help avoid damaging side-effects, simply by factoring in simple characteristics such as sex and BMI into prescribing ...

Aug 2, 2018

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Blocking digestive hormone may prevent diet-induced pancreatic cancer

A high-fat diet may promote the growth of pancreatic cancer independent of obesity because of the interaction between dietary fat and cholecystokinin (CCK), a digestive hormone. In addition, blocking CCK may help prevent ...

Aug 2, 2018

Big-data study pinpoints more than 150 genes associated with atrial fibrillation

Drawing on genomic data from more than one million individuals, researchers from the University of Michigan have led a large collaborative effort to discover as-yet unknown genetic risk factors for atrial fibrillation: an ...

Aug 2, 2018

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How doctors receive feedback is key for antimicrobial programs

(HealthDay)—Anticipation of how providers will receive feedback is important for antimicrobial stewardship programs to consider in informing educational messaging, according to a study published online June 7 in Infection ...

Aug 2, 2018

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TGFB1 mutation ups radiation-induced breast fibrosis risk

(HealthDay)—The C-509T allele in the promoter region of transforming growth factor β (TGFB1) is associated with radiation-induced breast fibrosis risk among patients with early-stage breast cancer, according to study published ...

Aug 2, 2018

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AHA introduces heart failure certification program

(HealthDay)—A hospital certification program offered by the American Heart Association (AHA) and The Joint Commission will be made available to hospitals seeking to implement exceptional efforts to foster better quality ...

Aug 2, 2018

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Obesity worsens skilled nursing facility outcomes after hip Fx

(HealthDay)—Obesity is associated with worse outcomes in skilled nursing facility (SNF) residents receiving post-acute care for hip fracture, according to a study published in the June issue of the Journal of the American ...

Aug 2, 2018

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Heart problem forced her baby to be delivered early. Then came a steeper challenge

One night after work, on her way up three flights of stairs to her apartment, Kayde Wolf paused on every landing to catch her breath. In her 20s, fit and healthy, she didn't understand what was happening.

Aug 2, 2018

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New research shows Juvenile diversion programs work, also curb reoffending tendencies

Juveniles who complete diversion programs for their crimes are less likely to continue their criminal activity as adults, according to new research from Case Western Reserve University.

Aug 2, 2018

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AMA calls for alleviating racial housing segregation

(HealthDay)—The American Medical Association (AMA) opposes policies that enable racial housing segregation, according to an article published in the association's AMA Wire.

Aug 2, 2018

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