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CV Events Increase Only With High Levels of Sodium Intake: PUREReducing sodium intake is seen as protective against CV events, but an international study suggests events increase only in
communities with very high sodium consumption of 5 g daily or more.
Medscape Medical News, August 17, 2018
AHA Advisory Recommends Healthy Eating, Not Just VarietyThe advice to 'eat a variety of foods' is outdated because studies show a more varied diet often included more unhealthy foods
and was not linked with a healthier weight, an AHA advisory reports.
Marijuana Use Tied to Less Pain/Anxiety in Head and Neck CancerPatients with newly diagnosed head and neck cancer who used marijuana reported strikingly less pain and anxiety than well-matched
nonusers. They also reported a greater sense of well-being.
99% of Doctors Need Diagnostic HelpMost people rely on GPS to find their destination when driving. Maybe clinicians could benefit from similar diagnostic guidance.
Eric J. Topol, MDDirector, Scripps Translational Science Institute; Chief Academic Officer, Scripps Health; Professor of Genomics, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, California
Perspective
Common Prescribing BlundersDr Douglas Paauw provides a quick reminder of common prescribing blunders that he still sees in his large referral practice.
