Archive: 30/04/2018
New strategies needed to help healthcare providers gain knowledge to counsel patients on diet
A new scientific advisory from the American Heart Association reviews current gaps in medical nutrition education and training in the United States and summarizes reforms in undergraduate and graduate medical education to ...
Apr 30, 2018
Australia scientist, 104, heads to Switzerland for assisted dying
Australia's oldest scientist, who caused a stir when his university tried to vacate his office aged 102, will fly to Switzerland in early May to end his life, reigniting a national euthanasia debate.
Apr 30, 2018
Seniors more likely to visit emergency department after home care visit from nurse
Patients who received home care visits from nurses were more likely to visit the emergency department during the evening on the same day, particularly for non-urgent issues, according to new research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical ...
Apr 30, 2018
Obesity may hasten disability in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
In a study of adults with rheumatoid arthritis, those who were severely obese experienced more rapidly progressing disability than patients who were overweight. This was not explained by features of their arthritis, including ...
Apr 30, 2018