Top stories in health and medicine, November 11, 2013

From MedPage Today: Food Options Near Schools May Up Obesity Risk. The number and kinds of food outlets near schools may be associated with higher rates of obesity among public school students. VTEs Rise in Cancer Patients on Chemotherapy. The risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) almost doubled over an 8.5-month period among cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Adding Actonel Ups Bone Density in Epilepsy. Adding risedronate (Actonel) to vitamin D and calcium supplements in patients taking anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) increased bone mineral density (BMD), both from baseline and relative to a control group. FDA Puts Trans Fat on the Chopping Block. The FDA has taken the first step toward eliminating the use of partially hydrogenated oils — the main dietary source of artificial trans fat — in processed foods. 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: Family Physicians Tags: News Endocrinology Heart Obesity Source Type: blogs