July 24, 2013
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Healio Minute Wednesday, July 24, 2013 Edition: Databases target cancer, illegal diabetes drugs exposed, aspirin’s latest benefit
What just happened in medicine and why do you care?
More tools added to fight cancer
Healio.com/Hematology/Oncology: New NCI databases on cancer-specific genetic variations may help researchers target more effective therapies. Read more.
FDA busts companies for illegal diabetes drugs
Healio.com/Endocrinology: Crackdown issued on 15 domestic and international manufacturers of potentially dangerous products. Read more.
‘Wonder drug’ may be more wonderful
Healio.com/Gastroenterology: Low-dose aspirin regimen may reduce threat for developing colorectal cancer in high-risk CVD patients. Read more.
Raw bar low on Vibrio vulnificus
Healio.com/Infectious Disease: Revised California harvesting guidelines reduced illnesses and deaths from V. vulnificus infections among oyster eaters. Read more.
RSV hospitalizations hit the youngest hardest
Healio.com/Pediatrics: Improved preventive strategies urged to protect infants from infections. Read more.