Treating Heart Disease in Women: Why the Disparities?Treating Heart Disease in Women: Why the Disparities?
Drs. Mulvagh and Best review why women with ACS experience delays in treatment and are treated differently from men. Mayo Clinic (Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines)
Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines - February 7, 2014 Category: Primary Care Tags: Cardiology Commentary Source Type: news
E-Cigarettes: Time to Regulate?E-Cigarettes: Time to Regulate?
Should electronic cigarettes be regulated by the FDA as smoking cessation devices? Medscape Pulmonary Medicine (Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines)
Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines - February 6, 2014 Category: Primary Care Tags: Pulmonary Medicine Expert Column Source Type: news
Unmedicated ADHD Patients: Accidents Waiting to Happen?Unmedicated ADHD Patients: Accidents Waiting to Happen?
Adult drivers with ADHD who do not take prescribed ADHD meds have a heightened risk for motor vehicle accidents, putting themselves, and others, at risk. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines)
Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines - January 30, 2014 Category: Primary Care Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news
State of the Union Redux: A Physician's Wish ListState of the Union Redux: A Physician's Wish List
theheart.org on Medscape (Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines)
Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines - January 30, 2014 Category: Primary Care Tags: Cardiology Expert Column Source Type: news
Redefining 'Latex-Free'Redefining 'Latex-Free'
Current use of the term 'latex-free' in medical product labeling may give users with a natural rubber latex allergy a false sense of security. How will new draft guidance from the FDA help? FDA on Medscape (Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines)
Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines - January 23, 2014 Category: Primary Care Tags: General Surgery Expert Interview Source Type: news
Health Professionals Respond to Syria's Humanitarian CrisisHealth Professionals Respond to Syria's Humanitarian Crisis
Healthcare professionals are asked to support the demand to open Syria's borders to humanitarian medical aid. Medscape Public Health (Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines)
Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines - January 22, 2014 Category: Primary Care Tags: Public Health & Prevention Expert Column Source Type: news
Despite Declines, Nearly 1 in 5 US Adults Still Smoke Despite Declines, Nearly 1 in 5 US Adults Still Smoke
The prevalence of cigarette smoking has declined among US adults since 2005 but still exceeds the Healthy People 2020 target of 12% or less, mandating effective actions to successfully reduce smoking. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines)
Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines - January 21, 2014 Category: Primary Care Tags: Internal Medicine News Source Type: news
Surgeon General's Report Links More Diseases to Smoking Surgeon General's Report Links More Diseases to Smoking
Issued on the fiftieth anniversary of the first Surgeon General's report on smoking, a new report calls for renewed antitobacco efforts. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines)
Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines - January 17, 2014 Category: Primary Care Tags: Public Health & Prevention News Source Type: news
Grocery Store Coupons Encourage Unhealthy EatingGrocery Store Coupons Encourage Unhealthy Eating
A new study of 4 weeks' worth of coupons from major US supermarket chains finds that many offer discounts on junk food but few for fruits and vegetables. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines)
Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines - January 13, 2014 Category: Primary Care Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Skin Rashes in Children Linked to Preservative in Wet WipesSkin Rashes in Children Linked to Preservative in Wet Wipes
Six cases of dermatitis in Connecticut are the first US reports of rashes that have been linked to a preservative found in wet wipes. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines)
Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines - January 13, 2014 Category: Primary Care Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news
Geriatrics Society Guidelines: Vitamin D May Prevent FallsGeriatrics Society Guidelines: Vitamin D May Prevent Falls
Older patients should receive sufficient vitamin D to lower their risk for falls and fractures, according to a new consensus statement from the American Geriatrics Society. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines)
Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines - January 11, 2014 Category: Primary Care Tags: Internal Medicine News Source Type: news
Improving Mental Health in Dementia CaregiversImproving Mental Health in Dementia Caregivers
A manual-based coping strategy proves effective in reducing depression and anxiety symptoms in those who provide care for family members with dementia. Medscape Psychiatry (Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines)
Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines - January 10, 2014 Category: Primary Care Tags: Psychiatry Commentary Source Type: news
Mediterranean Diet Cuts Type 2 Diabetes Risk by a ThirdMediterranean Diet Cuts Type 2 Diabetes Risk by a Third
At 4 years, type 2 diabetes was 30% lower among adults at high risk of cardiovascular disease who ate a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin oil. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines)
Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines - January 6, 2014 Category: Primary Care Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Blood Clots and Long-Distance Travel: Advising PatientsBlood Clots and Long-Distance Travel: Advising Patients
Talk to your patients about risk factors, signs and symptoms, and how to prevent blood clots during long-distance travel. CDC Expert Commentary (Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines)
Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines - December 16, 2013 Category: Primary Care Tags: Internal Medicine Commentary Source Type: news
Increased Activity Improves Health Late in LifeIncreased Activity Improves Health Late in Life
A new study has shown it is never too late to improve your health by becoming more active. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines)
Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines - November 28, 2013 Category: Primary Care Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news
