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Meat Consumption Associated with Diabetes Risk
Heme iron content and other chemicals may cause red meat to increase the risk of diabetes.
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Ruminations from Tampa Bay After Hurricane Irma
In Florida, many health care professionals learned how to prepare to serve in the face of calamity.
Even Small Breast Cancer Tumors Can Be Aggressive
Tumor biology and size should guide breast cancer treatment.
Physicians Group Recommend Hepatitis Vaccine Soon After Birth
Mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus remains high, despite an effective vaccine.
Trending News Today: Children's Health Insurance Program Funding Secured
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
Trending News Today: Novel Therapeutic Vaccine Undergoes Testing to Fight Cancer
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Screening Reduces Risk of Prostate Cancer Mortality
No differences in the effects of screening versus no screening found between 2 prostate cancer trials.
Asthma Symptoms Misinterpreted as Respiratory Tract Infections?
Children with asthma were approximately 1.6 times more likely to be prescribed antibiotics, compared to children who do not have asthma.
FDA Accepts Proposed Biosimilar to Rituximab for Review
Rituxan is used to treat blood cancers and immunological diseases.
Herceptin Biosimilar Demonstrates Equivalence in Comparative Phase 3 Study
Investigational trastuzumab biosimilar shows promise as potential lower cost treatment option to Herceptin for breast cancer and gastric cancer.
Janssen Stops Development on Hepatitis C Drug
A bloated hepatitis C drug marketplace causes manufacturer to focus on hepatitis B.
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Reduces HIV Risk Among Adolescent Males
Findings suggest daily use of Truvada is safe and effective among males aged 15 to 17 years.
Mediterranean Diet Provides Similar Benefits as Reflux Drugs
A plant-based Mediterranean diet reduced reflux symptoms similarly to proton pump inhibitor use.
Obesity Rates May Stabilize in the United States
While obesity rates could be slowing among adults, racial and ethnic disparities must be addressed.
Asthma and Trouble with Fertility Link Explored
The researchers noted that although the study does not prove that asthma caused the reduced fertility, they said the correlation may suggest better asthma control may facilitate efforts to become pregnant.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Drastically Increases Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome 4 times as likely to develop diabetes.
Novel Tool Rapidly Detects Cancer During Surgery
A tissue analyzing pen could revolutionize cancer treatment by improving diagnosis.
Ibrutinib Repurposed for Esophageal Cancer Treatment
A blood cancer drug may kill certain esophageal cancer cells.
Derivative of Tamoxifen Demonstrates Prolonged Anticancer Benefit in Early Stage Trial
Study findings support research demonstrating endoxifen better inhibits tumor growth compared with tamoxifen.
ADA Officials Make Therapeutic Recommendations for Diabetes Patients With Hypertension
Lifestyle management plans for lowering blood pressure are also highlighted in the guidelines and include suggestions on weight loss, nutrition, and increased physical activity.
Type 1 Diabetes Raises the Risk of Atrial Fibrillation in Women
The risk of irregular and rapid heartbeat increased in type 1 diabetic patients who had renal complications and poor glycemic control.
Trending News Today: Funding Cuts to National Institutes of Health Struck Down in Bipartisan Effort
Trending News Today: Salmonella Outbreak Traced Back to Imported Papayas from Mexico
Pharmacists Play Critical Role After Natural Disasters
Pharmacists can help the victims of Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma with proper inspection of prescription drugs for contamination.
Novel Biologic Drug Effectively Prevents Migraines
An experimental humanized monoclonal antibody was found to reduce migraine headache days by nearly 50%.
Apixaban Outperforms Warfarin in Stroke Risk Reduction Among Cardioversion Patients
Pre-cardioversion treatment with apixaban shows superiority preventing strokes compared with heparin and warfarin.
Statins Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Rates, Mortality
Women with high cholesterol who take statins were 45% less likely to develop breast cancer.
Compound in Chocolate May Prevent, Treat Diabetes
A cocoa-derived compound improved the function of beta cells in diabetes patients.
Ibuprofen May Increase Blood Pressure Among Arthritis Patients
Ibuprofen use may result in hypertension for patients with arthritis and cardiovascular risks.
Small Tumors in Early Stage Breast Cancer Can Match Aggression in Larger Counterparts
Small node negative tumors can be aggressive, even if classified as clinical low risk.
