Understanding Diabulimia - Diabulimia. You might have heard this new buzzword, but did you know it refers to a serious health problem? https://t.co/NBCSqnrNP9
Flu Rx May Be Safer Than Once Thought - Despite past concerns, a popular flu medication did not appear to increase the risk of suicide in children and teens, a new study found. https://t.co/9468miw82X
Antibiotics and Aortic Aneurysm Risk - A common type of antibiotic may increase the risk of aortic aneurysm and dissection, according to a new study. https://t.co/KlCi9A1HV8
A Spike in Opioid Overdoses - Opioid overdoses are continuing their rapid upward trend, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). https://t.co/9gc4R4dYc2
FDA Approves At-Home Cancer Risk Test - The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a home DNA test that can provide limited information about cancer risk. https://t.co/kLJmgTk5BI
World's Smallest Mechanical Heart Valve Approved - The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the approval of a mechanical heart valve to include a smaller size for use in newborns. https://t.co/cY06P8kKRq
New Tests Screen for Tickborne Parasite - The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved two new tests to screen for a tickborne parasite in human blood and plasma donations. https://t.co/xdTZBhJXbE
New HIV Treatment for People with Few Options - The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug to treat HIV. https://t.co/u7d3XMqxqp
New Adult Diabetes Cases Continued Downward Trend - There's good news and bad news in the latest Diabetes Report Card from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). https://t.co/p63Z4o6w8S
Multiple Vaccines and the Immune System - Infants receiving multiple childhood vaccines based on the routine vaccination schedule did not face an increased risk for infection, according to a new study. https://t.co/tYGs0NeUoO
An Update on Blood Sugar Goals - The American College of Physicians (ACP) has released a different blood sugar goal for patients with type 2 diabetes. https://t.co/yTIsx2ZHtW
Opioids: Not the Only Option for Pain Treatment - When it comes to the treatment of chronic back, hip and knee pain, opioids may not be better than other medications for improving function, a new study found. https://t.co/Jk2w5taCnY
Appendicitis: Knowing Your Options - Did you know antibiotics are a treatment option for uncomplicated appendicitis? A new survey revealed patient preferences on this and other appendicitis treatment options. https://t.co/SaWj89CMmd
Several New Medications Approved - As a new year begins, we celebrate the beginning of something new and exciting. This year, that includes several new medication approvals from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). https://t.co/XRtgKhf5kd
The Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance - There has been a lot of progress in the battle against antibiotic resistance in the United States, but the fight isn't over yet, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). https://t.co/zddKQoRxAH
Is Asthma Holding You Back? - In the United States, an estimated 15.4 million people are treated for asthma each year, according to a new study. https://t.co/5UxqoV3KVW
Preventing Depression in Menopause - Hormone therapy may prevent depression in women who are in the early stages of menopause, according to a new study. https://t.co/WKkFwgWZXj