Top stories in health and medicine, July 24, 2014

From MedPage Today: Weight Watchers Tops in Efficacy Vs. Cost. Among the most popular diet programs and drugs, Weight Watchers trims the most bulge for the buck, according to a new cost-effectiveness analysis. Probiotics: Moderate Impact on BP? Probiotics cut blood pressure by roughly 4 mm Hg systolic and 2 mm Hg diastolic on average across clinical trials. Clinton to AIDS Conference: Step It Up The destruction of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 with six AIDS researchers and activists aboard is a “stark reflection” of the negative side of an interdependent world, former President Bill Clinton said here. FDA Issues Informed Consent Guidance. The FDA recently issued an updated guidance document on obtaining informed consent for clinical trials, with increased detail about how consent should be obtained. Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - Category: Journals (General) Authors: Tags: News Heart Infectious disease Obesity Source Type: blogs