Archive: 05/06/2014

Improved glucose control slows progression to end-stage renal disease in type 1 diabetes

People with type 1 diabetes who have developed kidney complications can slow the progression of their complications by improving control of their glycemic (blood glucose) levels over the long term.

Jun 5, 2014

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Drug policy impacts regional trends of ezetimibe use

(HealthDay)—Within Canada, regional variation has been noted in ezetimibe use, which is associated with the restrictiveness of publicly-funded drug formularies, according to a study published online June 3 in Circulation: ...

Jun 5, 2014

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Study finds public awareness of head and neck cancers low

Public awareness of head and neck cancer (HNC) is low, with few Americans knowing much about risk factors such as tobacco use and human papillomavirus (HPV).

Jun 5, 2014

Study disputes notion that breakfast is key to weight control

(HealthDay)—New research refutes the common belief that skipping breakfast could contribute to obesity.

Jun 5, 2014

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New evidence links air pollution to autism, schizophrenia

A new study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives describes how exposure to air pollution early in life produces harmful changes in the brains of mice, including an enlargement of part of the brain that ...

Jun 5, 2014

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Risk of unnatural death is higher in diabetes patients

(HealthDay)—Unnatural deaths occur more frequently among individuals with diabetes, according to research published online May 21 in Diabetes Care.

Jun 5, 2014

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More Americans kept awake by fido, fluffy

(HealthDay)—Dogs whimpering that they need to "go outside," cats with medical needs, even pets that snore— it's all adding up to sleepless nights for many Americans, a new report finds.

Jun 5, 2014

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Broken bones, concussions most common injuries in youth hockey

(HealthDay)—Broken bones and concussions are the most common injuries that children who play ice hockey suffer, a new study reveals.

Jun 5, 2014

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$100 million NuvaRing settlement finalized

A $100 million settlement involving NuvaRing, a birth-control device linked to sometimes-fatal side effects, will stand now that enough claimants have chosen to opt into the agreement.

Jun 5, 2014

Exploring a legal and ethical gray area for people with dementia

Many of the legal and ethical options for refusing unwanted interventions are not available to people with dementia because they lack decision-making capacity. But one way for these people to ensure that they do not live ...

Jun 5, 2014

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Archive: 05/06/2014

Improved glucose control slows progression to end-stage renal disease in type 1 diabetes

Drug policy impacts regional trends of ezetimibe use

Study finds public awareness of head and neck cancers low

Study disputes notion that breakfast is key to weight control

New evidence links air pollution to autism, schizophrenia

Risk of unnatural death is higher in diabetes patients

More Americans kept awake by fido, fluffy

Broken bones, concussions most common injuries in youth hockey

$100 million NuvaRing settlement finalized

Exploring a legal and ethical gray area for people with dementia

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