Weekly Summary -- December 28, 2018
Friday, Dec. 28, 2018 (Pharmacist's Briefing) -- Here are what Pharmacist's Briefing editors consider the most important developments for the week of December 28, 2018
If You're Diabetic, Foot Care a Must
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 26, 2018 (Pharmacist's Briefing) -- Good foot care is essential for people with diabetes, a foot surgeon says.
Do Your Gut Bacteria Affect Your Diabetes Meds?
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 26, 2018 (Pharmacist's Briefing) -- The bacteria living in your digestive system might determine how your body processes diabetes medications, a new review suggests.
The Secret Behind Chicken Soup's Medical Magic
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 26, 2018 (Pharmacist's Briefing) -- Many people rely on chicken noodle soup to soothe a cold, but few know exactly why the warm broth brings relief.
Certain Birthmarks Warrant Quick Treatment, Pediatricians Say
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 26, 2018 (Pharmacist's Briefing) -- For common birthmarks, doctors should abandon the traditional wait-and-see approach, a leading group of pediatricians says.
Follow the Mediterranean Diet for Weight Loss, Too
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 26, 2018 (Pharmacist's Briefing) -- When the 2015 U.S. Dietary Guidelines were released, they included details for following the Mediterranean-style diet. That's the way of eating in countries that border the Mediterranean Sea and has been associated with many health benefits, from a sharper mind to a healthier heart.
Flexibility: A Must at Every Age
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 26, 2018 (Pharmacist's Briefing) -- Flexibility is a component of all types of movement -- from everyday activities to the most rigorous exercises. Being flexible helps you stay mobile and avoid injury.
A Holiday Guide to Portion Sizes
TUESDAY, Dec. 25, 2018 (Pharmacist's Briefing) -- It's not just a sign of the holiday season.
How to Handle Holiday Stressors
TUESDAY, Dec. 25, 2018 (Pharmacist's Briefing) -- While others are decking the halls, many people find the holidays trigger anxiety and depression.
Vit C for Pregnant Smokers May Improve Newborn Lung Function
MONDAY, Dec. 24, 2018 (Pharmacist's Briefing) -- For pregnant smokers, vitamin C supplementation may improve newborn lung function, according to a study published online Dec. 7 in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
HPV Ups Cervical Cancer Risk, Even With No Cellular Signs
MONDAY, Dec. 24, 2018 (Pharmacist's Briefing) -- The presence of certain high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) types predicts future risk for high-grade cervical cancer even among women with no cellular indications of cancer at baseline, according to a study published online Dec. 10 in Cancer.
Costs, Expected Weight Loss Impact Bariatric Surgery Choice
MONDAY, Dec. 24, 2018 (Pharmacist's Briefing) -- For patients considering bariatric surgery, costs, expected weight loss, and resolution of medical conditions are the most important characteristics driving surgery decisions, according to a study published online Nov. 28 in JAMA Surgery.
FDA Approves Drugs for Treatment of Two Rare Blood Diseases
MONDAY, Dec. 24, 2018 (Pharmacist's Briefing) -- Two drugs have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of rare blood diseases, the agency announced Friday.
