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Brief Report

While Prevnar 13 has received FDA approval for use in adults aged 50 years and older, the CDC recommends continued use of the 23-valent polysaccharide pneumococcal vaccine until further information becomes available.

Diabetes as a Risk Factor for Hematologic Malignancy

In a meta-analysis of current observational (both case-control and prospective cohort) studies evaluating the potential association between type 2 diabetes mellitus and the incidence of hematological malignancy, an increased risk for non-Hodgkin lymphoma and leukemia was demonstrated as well as a trend toward an increased risk for myeloma.

Sports Medicine in Primary Care

The benefits of regular physical activity are well known. Encouraging individuals to be active through recreational and competitive athletics while preventing and treating injuries is the role of the sports medicine physician.

Optimal Weight Loss Diet to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk

The authors conclude that after weight loss, a low glycemic index and, to a lesser extent, low-protein diet may reduce inflammation associated with cardiovascular disease in overweight adults.

The Breadth of Evidence Favoring a Whole Foods, Plant-based Diet

There is perhaps no greater public health passion than that for fighting cancer. There is also perhaps no greater confusion than that surrounding nutrition and cancer. Public "cancer scares" regarding environmental exposures and alternative treatments often capture the public's attention.

Azilsartan Medoxomil and Chlorthalidone (Edarbyclor®)

A new angiotensin ii receptor blocker (ARB) and the thiazide diuretic, chlorthalidone, has been approved as a fixed combination for the treatment of hypertension.

Care Options for Breast Cancer Survivors

A 57-year-old postmenopausal librarian, who is 1-year post diagnosis of a stage II invasive cancer of the right breast, is found to be estrogen- and progesterone-receptor positive, and Her2neu negative with one positive axillary node.

Sweat Your Heart? Sauna for CHF

The prevalence of chronic heart failure has steadily increased with improvements in survival rates for cardiac patients; however, heart failure remains a disorder whose typically progressive course worsens quality of life, and thus far has defied most conventional medical approaches. New ideas leading to new treatments are needed. The researchers behind this small intervention trial examined the effect of repeated sauna therapy on exercise tolerance in people with congestive heart failure and found significant benefits.