Archive: 23/12/2015
How to assess the effectiveness of activity trackers for improving health
The rise of wearable activity trackers, such as Fitbit, Fuelband, and Jawbone, has generated a lot of public excitement as well as interest from researchers who are enthused about the opportunities these devices may provide ...
Dec 23, 2015
Mental disorders associated with subsequent chronic physical conditions
International survey data suggest an assortment of mental disorders were associated with increased risk of the onset of a wide array of chronic physical conditions.
Dec 23, 2015
Articles examine relationship between skin and endocrine disorders
Two studies and an editorial published online by JAMA Dermatology examine the relationship between skin disorders and endocrine diseases.
Dec 23, 2015
Kidney injury common following vascular surgery
Both acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease were common in patients undergoing major vascular surgical procedures and were associated with an increase in long-term cardiovascular-specific death compared with patients ...
Dec 23, 2015
Study examines intent of glaucoma patients to use marijuana for treatment in city where legal
A survey of patients with glaucoma in Washington, D.C., showed that the perception of the legality and acceptability of marijuana use was significantly associated with intentions to use marijuana for the treatment of glaucoma, ...
Dec 23, 2015
What is cost effectiveness of confirmatory testing before treating nail fungus?
An analysis based on data from previously published literature suggests it is more cost effective to treat all suspected cases of nail fungus (onychomycosis) with the oral medication terbinafine than to perform confirmatory ...
Dec 23, 2015