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Internists ‘ideally suited' to handle changing dynamic of obstructive sleep apnea
Barbara Phillips NEW ORLEANS - ‘Old school' mindsets regarding obstructive sleep apnea, such as who treats these patients and components of the disorder are changing, according...
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CVS Sued for Overcharging Medicare CVS Health is denying allegations that its PBM, CVS Caremark, charged Medicare for higher prices than it was paying pharmacies. “We believe...
23 hours ago - Modern Medicine
Reply to letter to the Editor
We regard it as a great honor to respond to the letter by Dr. Raffensberger, who is critical of the current reported incidence of fecal incontinence and soiling after surgery...
1 day ago - Journal of Pediatric Surgery - 2 articles
Why We Need To End The Stigma And Legalize Marijuana Everywhere
Marijuana has always been a somewhat taboo conversation, especially among parents. So, I thought I would share a little personal testimony on the subject. About 18 years ago, I...
1 day ago - Scary Mommy
Personalized Letter Aids Those With Gestational Diabetes
Women with gestational diabetes who received a customized letter upon diagnosis listing recommendations regarding expected weight gain were significantly more likely to meet...
1 day ago - Medscape
How Glucose Monitors Affect Healthcare Spending
Continuous glucose monitors offer benefits to type 1 diabetes patients, such as measuring glucose in real time, but can be costly. However, a new study , published April 12...
1 day ago - Managed Healthcare Executive
FDA approves marijuana based medication for epilepsy treatment
An advisory panel from the United States Food and Drug Administration has recommended the approval of a novel epilepsy drug that is made up of ingredients from marijuana. The...
2 days ago - News Medical
PSA: It's Time to Start Regarding Cannabis as a Wellness Product
Fact: marijuana is classified as a Schedule I drug, the same category as heroin, and a category above cocaine. Among the five substance rankings, the DEA defines Schedule I as...
2 days ago - PopSugar
Autism doctor Hans Asperger ‘willingly became a cog in the Nazi killing machine' and sent kids to their deaths
The pioneering Austrian paediatrician whose name came to describe patients with Asperger's syndrome was in fact a Nazi collaborator who sent children to their deaths, new...
2 days ago - National Post - 2 articles
Allergan will not bid for Shire
Allergan announced it will not make an offer for Shire. The company will continue to evaluate its potential strategic actions, according to a press release. Allergan will not...
2 days ago - Healio - 2 articles
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Publisher's Platform: At least 64 with E. coli in 16 States Linked to...
The Numbers: As of Friday night, the CDC reported 53 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 being reported from 16 states. However, the CDC reported only 1...
Physical and Psychological Benefits of Tai Chi
Tai Chi improves brain metabolism and muscle energetics in older adults, shows study.
Hydroxychloroquine Reduces Chronic Kidney Disease Risk in Arthritis
Hydroxychloroquine used for treating newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis shows a significantly lower risk of developing chronic kidney disease compared with non-users when...
Erectile Dysfunction Drugs can Now Treat Various Other Conditions
Erectile dysfunction drugs such as phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors can also be used to treat various other conditions like diabetes, cancer, urinary tract symptoms, and...
All get expanded romaine warnings because of Alaska findings
The federal government today expanded its romaine lettuce warning to include all types of romaine lettuce from the Yuma, AZ, growing region, including whole heads and hearts of...
Recall Alert: CDC Says "Do Not Buy or Eat Romaine Lettuce at a Grocery Store...
"Do not buy or eat romaine lettuce at a grocery store or restaurant unless you can confirm it is not from the Yuma, Arizona, growing region," the CDC advises. Since the time of...
Teenagers' eyes reveals their future heart-disease risk
Researchers from The Westmead Institute for Medical Research, Australia, found that for every one point increase in a person's health quality-of-life, their retinal vessels...
High-sugar diets during pregnancy and early childhood linked to poor...
A Harvard University study found that children whose mothers consumed processed foods and sugary sodas during pregnancy scored lower on tests for learning, memory and other skills.
You Might Want to Think Twice About Skipping Breakfast
Growing up in a larger family meant that dinners were taken very seriously in my household. Everybody had different schedules since some were working, some were in college, and...
The Surprising Mental Health Benefit of Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting has grown in popularity as a way to lose weight , gain muscle , and banish the belly bloat. Intermittent fasting is a method of eating where you cycle in...