Archive: 06/04/2015

New test helps diagnose delayed stomach emptying

(HealthDay)—A new breath test has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to help doctors diagnose a condition called gastroparesis, a delay in emptying of stomach contents to the small intestine.

Apr 6, 2015

Motivational interviewing aids weight loss in primary care

(HealthDay)—Motivational interviewing can help patients lose weight in a primary care setting, according to a review published in the April issue of Obesity Reviews.

Apr 6, 2015

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DPP-4 inhibitors not tied to pneumonia hospitalizations

(HealthDay)—The use of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors is not associated with an increased risk of hospitalization for community-acquired pneumonia, according to a study published in the April issue of Diabetes, ...

Apr 6, 2015

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Statistical model helps predict neonatal intubation competency

(HealthDay)—Neonatal intubation competency can be modeled using a Bayesian statistical model, according to a study published online April 6 in Pediatrics.

Apr 6, 2015

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2014 bronchiolitis guidelines focus on avoiding interventions

(HealthDay)—The 2014 new and updated guidelines for management of bronchiolitis largely focus on tests or treatments to avoid, according to a perspective piece published online April 6 in Pediatrics.

Apr 6, 2015

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Nurse-physician collaboration tied to lower infection rates

(HealthDay)—Collaborative relationships between nurses and physicians decrease rates of common health care-associated infections in intensive care units, according to a study published in the April issue of Critical Care ...

Apr 6, 2015

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Lifestyle interventions for diabetes yield modest results

(HealthDay)—Lifestyle-based weight loss intervention trials in type 2 diabetes achieve modest reductions in weight and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels, according to a meta-analysis published in the April issue of Diabetes, ...

Apr 6, 2015

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Half of colorectal cancer survivors have continued pain

(HealthDay)—Almost half of colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors with pain interference (PI) during the initial phase of care have continued PI post-treatment, according to a study published online March 20 in Pain Medicine.

Apr 6, 2015

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Healing indicators after pterygium excision proposed

(HealthDay)—After pterygium excision, the sequence of tissue restoration appears to start in the cornea and end in the limbal area, according to a study published online March 31 in Ophthalmic & Physiological Optics.

Apr 6, 2015

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Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig get best marks in diet review

Trying to slim down? Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig scored the best marks for effectiveness in a review of research on commercial diet programs, but many other plans just haven't been studied enough to evaluate long-term ...

Apr 6, 2015

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