Meta-analysis Quantifies Fracture Risk Reduction With Calcium, Vit D
A modest reduction in risk for fracture was noted with calcium plus vitamin D supplements, but the effect on cardiovascular outcomes was unclear.
Preventive Medicine
Fracture Risk With ARBs, CCBs, ACE Inhibitors Compared
The use of ARBs was associated with lower incidence of non-vertebral fractures than ACE inhibitors or CCBs.
Food Industry Research Funding: Is This Conflict of Interest Too Large?
A historical analysis suggests that sugar control policies inconsistently cite coronary heart disease as a health risk.
FDA: Triclosan-OTC Antiseptic Washes Can No Longer Be Marketed
The FDA issued a final rule establishing that over-the-counter consumer antiseptic wash products containing triclosan and triclocarban can no longer be marketed.
Updated ACIP Seasonal Influenza Guidelines
A new reports issued updates the 2015-2016 recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) regarding the use of seasonal influenza vaccines
Statins Decreases Vaccine Efficacy Against Certain Influenza Strains
Statin use was associated with reduced VE against A(H3N2).
Effects of Colchicine Use on CVD, Mortality in Gout
While colchicine may reduce risk of a second CV event in the general population, there is limited research on how colchicine may be used for control, treatment, or prevention.
Revisiting Safe Hospital Discharge: Time to Reevaluate D/C Vitals?
Vital sign instability on instance of inpatient hospital discharge was found to be associated with increased risk-adjusted rates of 30-day mortality and hospital readmission
How Anxiety Disorders Can Be Increasing Your Patient’s CVD Risk
Anxiety disorders were found to associate with an elevated risk of a range of stroke, coronary heart disease, heart failure, and cardiovascular death.
Association Between Nonnutritive Sweeteners and Appetite
Data show that nonnutritive sweeteners likely do not change appetite or cause diabetes and may actually help with weight loss.
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