appendicitis
appendicitis
09/26/2018
In a recent study, researchers examined whether antibiotic therapy alone was enough to prevent recurrence in adults with uncompliated appendicitis.
09/26/2018
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia
09/25/2018
Using National Health Insurance claims data from patients with schizophrenia and type 2 diabetes in Taiwan, researchers sought to investigate the prevalence and characteristics of schizophrenia in this...
09/25/2018
Obesity
Obesity
09/19/2018
Following a systematic evidence review, the US Preventive Services Task Force has released updates to its 2012 recommendations on screening for obesity in adults.
09/19/2018
Hypertension
Hypertension
09/13/2018
Following a review of over 400 studies, the American Heart Association has updated its 2008 guidelines on the detection and management of resistant hypertension.
09/13/2018
Blood Pressure
Blood Pressure
09/10/2018
In a secondary analysis of the ENCORE trial, researchers sought to examine the effects of the DASH diet alone and in combination with exercise on the need for antihypertensive medication in overweight and...
09/10/2018
cardiovascular disease
cardiovascular disease
09/07/2018
In a recent report, the CDC sought to establish a baseline for the CVD risk factors targeted for reduction by the Million Hearts 2022 initiative during 2017–2021 and highlights recent changes over time. ...
09/07/2018
Influenza
Influenza
09/06/2018
The safety and effectiveness of a selective inhibitor of influenza cap-dependent endonuclease that has previously shown therapeutic activity in preclinical models of influenza A and B was further examined...
09/06/2018
nsaid
nsaid
09/05/2018
A recent study sought to examine the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events among users of diclofenac compared with users of other NSAIDs.
09/05/2018
antibiotics
antibiotics
09/04/2018
Although drug combinations of 3 or more antibiotics are not traditionally used, researchers recently sought to examine the effectiveness of 18,278 two-, three-, four-, and five-antibiotic combinations ...
09/04/2018
Influenza Vaccine
Influenza Vaccine
08/27/2018
The CDC has released its recommendations for the 2018-2019 flu season, including several changes to vaccine inclusions and altered age indications.
08/27/2018