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1. AANP response to July 14 column in media
AANP SmartBrief | Jul 22, 2008
On July 14, nationally syndicated columnist Dr. Peter Gott replied to an inquiry from a patient about NP practice. Dr. Gott responds to patients' questions in his daily column, which has been syndicated since 1984. View the July 14 column. Although his reply to the patient's inquiry was essentially positive, AANP President Dee Swanson has sent a letter to Dr. Gott correcting a few of the misstatements in his response. Read the AANP response.
2. New recommendations urge treatment for pre-diabetes
AANP SmartBrief | Jul 23, 2008
The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists has released new recommendations to improve diagnosis and treatment of pre-diabetes, including advocating lifestyle changes as a first line of treatment. The group also recommends that medical providers address cardiovascular problems such as blood pressure during diagnosis. USA TODAY (07/22)
3. U.S. influenza vaccination data updated for children
AANP SmartBrief | Jul 22, 2008
Influenza vaccination recommendations have been updated for 2008 and call for a focus on vaccinations for all children. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices says children ages 5 to 18 should begin annual flu shots this season, if possible, and definitely by the 2009-2010 season. Medscape (free registration) (07/21)
4. Study: Viagra helps fight sexual dysfunction in depressed women
AANP SmartBrief | Jul 22, 2008
Yahoo! (07/21)
5. Free health information
AANP SmartBrief | Jul 18, 2008
The FDA Office of Women's Health provides free fact sheets and brochures for health care professionals and consumers. More than 40 fact sheets and medication booklets are available in an easy-to read format in both English and Spanish. View the publications. For more information visit www.fda.gov/womens.
6. Study: Cranberry juice varieties work on UTI
AANP SmartBrief | Jul 23, 2008
A new study has found that regular cranberry juice cocktail and diet sugar-free cranberry juice both can help prevent urinary tract infections. The health benefits of consuming cranberry beverages are transitory and require regular consumption to work, one researcher said. United Press International (07/21)
7. Experts call for improved preconception care
AANP SmartBrief | Jul 23, 2008
Medical groups and experts are encouraging primary-care providers to incorporate CDC recommendations on preconception services to improve pregnancy outcomes. Experts say both men and women should receive risk assessment, nutrition and stress-management education, and family planning information. Yahoo! (07/22)
8. Cancer center chief warns of cancer risk from cell phones
AANP SmartBrief | Jul 24, 2008
The head of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute says scientific research takes too long to provide definitive answers, so he warning people now about the potential risk of cancer from cell phones. Dr. Ronald B. Herberman told his staff and faculty to limit their cell phone use after reviewing early unpublished research data. He says it is especially important for children to scale back cell phone use because their brains are still developing. Yahoo! (07/24)
9. Supplements, lifestyle coaching help lower bad cholesterol
AANP SmartBrief | Jul 18, 2008
A new study found people who took daily red yeast rice and fish oil supplements and received coaching on diet, exercise and relaxation techniques had the same drop in levels of low-density lipoprotein as those on statin medication. The researchers also said the supplements and coaching approach was more effective than the statins in helping patients lose weight. Reuters (07/17)
10. Diet, exercise keys to reducing perimenopause effects
AANP SmartBrief | Jul 22, 2008
Taking better care of yourself -- through diet, exercise and stress reduction -- can help offset the effects of perimenopause, the six- to 13-year transition women go through before menopause, one expert says. Some women may not experience any symptoms, but others may have hot flashes, irregular menstrual cycles, mood swings and changes in sexual function. CNN (07/21)
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