Obesity has negative impact on metabolic quality of muscle (HealthDay)—Among older men, obesity has a negative effect on the metabolic quality of skeletal muscle, according to a study published online May 26 in Diabetes. Jun 5, 2015 0 12
Autism linked to higher smog levels, study says (HealthDay)—Air pollution exposure may be linked to a child's risk of autism, a recent study suggests. Jun 5, 2015 0 63
Study IDs surgical never events, contributing factors (HealthDay)—Surgical never events and contributing human factors have been identified, with individual cognitive factors contributing one half of all nano-codes, according to a study published online May 29 in Surgery. Jun 5, 2015 0 6
More accurate continuous glucose monitoring systems can reduce frequency of hypoglycemic episodes In silico experiments demonstrate that advanced sensor and software technology that improves the accuracy of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) can enable better detection of dangerously low blood sugar and reduced frequency ... Jun 5, 2015 0 8
Intervention boosts hospital discharge communication (HealthDay)—Implementation of standardized communication processes can improve the reliability of verbal communication between hospitalists and primary care physicians (PCPs) at hospital discharge, according to a study ... Jun 5, 2015 0 2
Study points towards new strategies for stopping the spread of Staph and MRSA Staphylococcus aureus—better known as Staph—is a common inhabitant of the human nose, and people who carry it are at increased risk for dangerous Staph infections. Jun 5, 2015 0 140
Gastritis linked to metformin-related GI side effects in T2DM (HealthDay)—For patients with type 2 diabetes, asymptomatic gastritis is associated with metformin-related gastrointestinal side effects, according to a study published online May 29 in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacy ... Jun 5, 2015 0 39
Potential liver recipients may have new option (HealthDay)—Livers from donors who suffered cardiac death can be safely and effectively transplanted into patients dying of liver cancer, a new study suggests. Jun 5, 2015 0 24
Arthritis, other chronic disease takes toll on work force (HealthDay)—Among adults with one or more chronic conditions, those with arthritis appear much more likely than those without arthritis to have work disability, according to research published in the June 5 issue of the ... Jun 5, 2015 0 5
Review: Short vs. long duration dual antiplatelet Tx after stent (HealthDay)—Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) continued beyond six months after drug-eluting stent implantation is associated with reduced stent thrombosis and myocardial infarction but also increased bleeding and all-cause ... Jun 5, 2015 0 12
