Choosing Wisely for patients—and the planet Campaigns provide blueprint for doctors and patients to talk about harms of overuse of tests, treatments and procedures. Will angiotensin receptor II blockers play a role in epilepsy prevention? Study examines whether ARB therapy is associated with a decreased incidence of new onset epilepsy in patients with hypertension. Using blood platelets to detect cancer Study shows blood tests based on RNA can detect 18 types of cancer. How income influences diabetes management Study shows income disparity linked to increased re-hospitalization rates. Hypertension linked to cognitive decline Taking hypertension medication slows the pace of decline, researchers say. Ophthalmic antibiotics speed recovery in children with acute infective conjunctivitis A randomized controlled trial, systematic review and meta-analysis examine the efficacy of ophthalmic antibiotics in children with acute infective conjunctivitis Novel blood disorder drug reduces geographic atrophy in dry macular degeneration Currently there are no available treatments for this eye condition. Aspirin may benefit people with elevated lipoprotein-a (Lp(a)) Recognized as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease, there are no approved therapies. Pharmacist email alerts fail to reduce co-prescribing of benzodiazepines and opioids Study examines whether email alerts sent by pharmacists to prescribers and primary care managers reduce co-prescribing of opioids and benzodiazepines. Acetaminophen use during pregnancy associated with sleep problems in offspring Study adds to possible concerns. First Previous 51 52 53 54 55 Next Last
