Low Gluten Diets Linked to Higher Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Study participants who ate less gluten tended to eat less cereal fiber, a known protective factor...
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Cholesterol Treatment Trends
“The most recent national guidelines from the American College of Cardiology/American Heart...
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How Physical Activity Can Impact Your Risk of Cancer
“Although some risk factors for cancer—such as heritable genetic mutations—are difficult to...
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Physicians Practice: Embracing Email With Patients
The author of this article is Tom Furr, who founded PatientPay, a healthcare payment solutions...
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Most Atrial Fibrillation Patients Don’t Get Preventive Drug Before Stroke
Anticoagulants were not used according to guidelines, despite evidence they prevent strokes. More...
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Men Face Greater Risk of Death Following Osteoporosis-Related Fractures
Men face a greater risk of mortality following a fracture related to osteoporosis, a common...
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Less Than Half of Elderly Hip Fracture Patients Take Vitamin D Supplements
Despite national recommendations for daily vitamin D intake, a new study presented today at the...
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Phase-3 Drug Trial for Refractory Rheumatoid Arthritis Succeeds
A new drug appears to help people who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, but eventually stop...
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Thyroidectomy: The Surgeon Volume Effect
Recent research indicates that a surgeon’s expertise and case volume has a substantial effect on...
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Antibiotics Not Effective for Clinically Infected Eczema in Children
Estimates suggest that 40% of eczema flares are treated with topical antibiotics, but findings...
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Experimental Ebola Vaccine Regimen Induced Durable Immune Response, Study Finds
Antibodies to Ebola present in all participants one year after vaccination. A two-vaccine regimen...
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Highest & Lowest Physician Assistant Salaries by State
Taking a look at the top 10 best and worst states for physician assistant incomes. Physician...
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Survival in Stage IV Breast Cancer
About 5% to 10% of women diagnosed with breast cancer present with stage IV disease and have an...
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Study Finds Little Consistency in Doctor Reviews on Three Physician Rating Websites
Researchers analyzed data from the websites: Healthgrades.com, Vitals.com and Ratemds.com. When...
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No Association Between Having Flu During Pregnancy and Increased Child Autism Risk
A study of more than 196,000 children found no association between a mother having an influenza...
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Proving a Medical Malpractice Case I – Proving Negligence (Part I)
Most doctors know that the elements of a medical malpractice case are (1) a duty to the patient,...
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Guidance on Treating Tuberculosis & HIV Co-Infection
A new guideline recommends that patients diagnosed with HIV and tuberculosis (TB) receive prompt,...
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More Social Connection Online Tied to Increasing Feelings of Isolation
The more young adults use social media, the more likely they are to feel socially isolated,...
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Early Periods Associated with Risk of Gestational Diabetes
The age at which girls start menstruating could flag a later risk of diabetes during pregnancy,...
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Vitamin D Protects Against Colds and Flu According to Major Global Study
Vitamin D — the ‘sunshine vitamin’ — is thought to protect against...
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