TUESDAY, Oct. 23, 2018 — For adults with treated hypertension, periodontitis is associated with higher mean systolic blood pressure (BP)
Periodontitis Linked to Higher BP in Adults With Treated HTN
In kids with autism, short questionnaire may detect GI disorders
Anger, aggression, and other troubling behavior problems in kids with autism are often treated as psychological issues, but in many
Cannabis relieves symptoms in Crohn’s disease
The study is the first to show, contrary to medical opinion, that the beneficial effect of cannabis on Crohn’s disease
Poor experience with PCP linked to hospitalization in CKD
(HealthDay)—For Hispanic patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), lower perceived quality of the patient experience with their primary care physician
Now that cannabis is legal in Canada, let’s use it to tackle the opioid crisis
The legalization of cannabis for adult use in Canada is one of the biggest national public policy shifts that many
Active Pharmaceuticals ID’d in >700 Dietary Supplements
MONDAY, Oct. 15, 2018 — Dietary supplements often include active pharmaceuticals, even after warnings from the U.S. Food and Drug
Alcohol disorder screening tests fail in weight-loss surgery patients
People who undergo Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, a common type of bariatric surgery, are at increased risk for alcohol-related problems.
German certifier in breast implant scandal set for retrial
A French appeals court on Wednesday ordered a retrial for a German safety certifier accused of negligence after approving breast
AHA: Stroke Care Gains in Puerto Rico Falter After Hurricane Maria
TUESDAY, Oct. 9, 2018 (American Heart Association) — A project aimed at improving the inequalities in stroke care between Puerto
An upper-class woman with higher education: The profile of the homeopathy user in Spain
A new study identifies the typical pattern of homeopathy consumers in Spain, based on data from the CIS (Centre for