Pro-suicide web sites can spell danger for suicidal
patients.(Psychiatry)
WASHINGTON -- Physicians might be surprised by just how easy it is
for their patients to access very detailed information about suicide
methods on the Internet, a study using five Internet search . . .
Seasonal allergies linked to depression,
suicide.(Psychiatry)
PHILADELPHIA -- Seasonal allergies might be associated with fatigue
and mood disorders, including depression, in certain patients, Dr. Tedor
T. Postolache reported at the annual meeting of the . . .
Best practices in: [A.sub.1c] management and modest weight loss
in type 2 diabetes.
According to national statistics, more than 20 million
Americans--approximately 7% of the population--have type 2 diabetes. (1)
With the number of new cases of type 2 diabetes rising each year in . . .
Drug abuse linked to postpartum suicidal
ideation.(Psychiatry)(Brief article)
WASHINGTON -- Current major depressive episode and drug abuse
appear to be significant predictors of suicidal ideation in postpartum
women, according to a study of 400 women with a history . . .
NIA web site offers tips on healthy eating for
seniors.(Geriatrics)(National Institute on Aging)(Brief article)
Eating Well as You Get Older" is the latest topic to be added
to NIHSeniorHealth, the health and wellness Web site developed by the
National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the National Library of . . .
Even elderly adults should exercise.(Geriatrics)
Washington -- As long as they're healthy, adults of any age
should be encouraged to exercise, because studies show that it's a
safe way to improve their cardiovascular health.
"It turns out that . . .
Vitamins for age-related macular degeneration.(MINDFUL
PRACTICE)
The Problem
A 68-year-old woman presents to you for evaluation of low back
pain. She has a history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and atrial
fibrillation. She is deeply concerned about her . . .
Outpatient arterial procedures found safe for
octogenarians.(Geriatrics)
WASHINGTON -- Contrary to common belief, octogenarians can safely
undergo diagnostic arteriography and arterial interventions as
outpatient procedures.
That was the conclusion of a retrospective . . .
Elders can benefit from implanted cardiac devices: cardiac
patients can improve their ability to perform activities of daily liv
WASHINGTON -- Pacemakers and implantable cardioverter
defibrillators can extend survival and improve functionality in properly
selected cardiac patients, but given the lack of data from . . .
Higher remission rates with abatacept seen in early
RA.(Rheumatology)(rheumatoid arthritis)(Clinical report)
PARIS -- Patients with early rheumatoid arthritis had greater
improvements with abatacept treatment than did those with longstanding
disease, according to a new post hoc analysis of two clinical . . .
Smoking affects response to TNF blockers in
arthritis.(Rheumatology)(Clinical report)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND -- Patients with rheumatoid arthritis who have a
history of cigarette smoking are more likely to have a poor response to
anti-tumor necrosis factor therapy than are those who . . .
High coffee intake may increase risk of RA.(Rheumatology)
PARIS -- Heavy coffee drinking was associated with progression of
undifferentiated arthritis to rheumatoid arthritis in an analysis of
data from a Norwegian early arthritis clinic.
The study . . .
Step-up TX leads to RA remission.(Rheumatology)(Clinical
report)
Remission in early rheumatoid arthritis is a realistic treatment
goal in the research setting and can be replicated in daily clinical
practice, according to a prospective study of new-on-set . . .
MRSA infections observed during anti-TNF
treatment.(Rheumatology)(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus
aureus)(tumor necrosis fa
PARIS -- Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections
have been reported for the first time in patients with rheumatoid
arthritis being treated with tumor necrosis factor inhibitors.
In . . .
Corrections.(Correction notice)
The story "FDA Panel Urges Review of CV Risks of Diabetes
Drugs" (July 15, p. 1) should have stated that people with type 2
diabetes have a two-to fourfold greater risk of cardiovascular
mortality, . . .
Teamwork required in the medical home.(GUEST
EDITORIAL)(Editorial)
The patient-centered medical home movement is getting increasing
attention and support from governmental and private insurers, as
evidenced by multiple ongoing demonstration projects across the . . .
Distance running does not increase knee OA in older
adults.(News)(osteoarthritis)(Clinical report)
Long-distance running among older adults has no effect on the
development of radiographic osteoarthritis, according a small,
prospective study comparing a population of runners . . .
Guidelines stress lifestyle changes for
prediabetes.(News)
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. -- Prediabetes is widespread in the United
States, but little guidance is available for physicians who want to
treat it. A recent consensus conference convened by the American . . .
Amyloid-[beta]-lowering agent fails to slow Alzheimer's in
phase III trial.(News)
CHICACO -- Tarenflubil, a drug designed to reduce toxic amyloid
[beta] levels in the brains of Alzheimer's disease patients, failed
its large phase III trial, Dr. Robert Green reported at . . .
Only 4% of physicians have comprehensive EHR
systems.(News)(electronic health records)(Survey)
About 17% of U.S. physicians have electronic health records in
their offices, but only 4% of those doctors have comprehensive systems,
according to a survey of more than 2,700 physicians . . .
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