Morning Exercise Linked to Blood Pressure Reduction in Sedentary Seniors
In sedentary overweight/obese older adults, morning exercise reduces systolic blood pressure, with additional benefit seen by combining exercise with regular breaks in sitting.
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Eating Nuts Tied to Reduced CVD Incidence, Death in T2DM Patients
Higher consumption of nuts, especially tree nuts, is associated with reduced cardiovascular disease incidence and mortality among patients with type 2 diabetes.
Early Intensive Treatment May Improve Long-Term MS Outcomes
Long-term outcomes are more favorable for early intensive treatment (EIT) vs first-line moderate-efficacy disease-modifying therapy (DMT) in multiple sclerosis (MS).
CDC: Heterosexual Syphilis Transmission Up for Drug Users
A substantial proportion of heterosexual syphilis transmission seems to be occurring among those who use drugs, especially methamphetamine.
FDA Warns About ‘Miracle’ Young Blood Infusion Treatments
The use of plasma infusion therapies (often called “vampire” treatments, in which people undergo infusions of a young donor’s blood) is on the rise across the United States, often costing thousands of dollars per treatment.
USPSTF Says Screen Women With Higher Risk for BRCA Mutations
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for women at increased risk for carrying a BRCA1/2 mutation as well as genetic counseling and testing as indicated for those screening positive.
Artificially Sweetened Drinks Linked to Stroke After Menopause
Among postmenopausal women, consumption of artificially sweetened beverages is associated with an increased risk for stroke, coronary heart disease, and all-cause mortality.
Sports Medicine Society Updates Concussion Guidelines
Guidance is for physicians who provide sports concussion care from acute injury to return-to-play.
Sepsis Common in Terminal Hospitalizations, Discharges
Most common underlying causes of death in sepsis are solid and hematologic cancers, chronic heart disease.
FDA Approves First Customizable Insulin Pump
Product works by delivering insulin under the skin at set or variable rates.
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