Melissa D. Cooper

Beta-Carotene and Vitamin E Not Recommended for Cancer and CVD Prevention

04/22/2014

Between 2007 and 2010, 49% of adults in the United States reported using at least 1 dietary supplement and 32% reported using a multivitamin-multimineral supplement. In 2011, cancer and cardiovascular disease (CVD) were accountable for 22.8%...

Between 2007 and 2010, 49% of...

04/22/2014

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Risks Associated with Statin Therapy

01/20/2015

Melissa D. Cooper ;

While statins have been successful in lowering low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, there are also overlooked risks.

While statins have been...

01/20/2015

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Weight Management in Diabetes Patients

01/20/2015

Melissa D. Cooper ;

Weight management is crucial to successfully managing diabetes.

Weight management is crucial to...

01/20/2015

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Obstacles for PCPs Prescribing Buprenorphine for Opioid Addiction

04/22/2014

Melissa D. Cooper ;

Although buprenorphine is the only available drug for office-based physicians for the treatment of opioid addiction that reports high rates of prolonged success, a recent study found 11 of 17 Oregon primary care physicians (PCPs) trained to...

Although buprenorphine is the...

04/22/2014

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Preventing the Spread of Infection in Long-Term Care Facilities

11/03/2014

Melissa D. Cooper ;

Anaheim—In 2014, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that >200 Americans die each day from a hospital-acquired infection. As such, healthcare professionals should be vigilant to reduce the risk of infection in...

Anaheim—In 2014, the Centers...

11/03/2014

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Weight Gain in Menopausal Women

01/20/2015

Melissa D. Cooper ;

Menopausal and postmenopausal women struggle with weight management, as 65% of women 40 to 59 years of age and 73.8% of women ≥60 years of age are considered obese.

Menopausal and postmenopausal...

01/20/2015

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Examining the Relationship Between COPD and Cognitive Impairment

04/22/2014

Melissa D. Cooper ;

There is a correlation between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cognitive impairment, but the extent has not previously been accurately determined. Studies have shown anywhere from 12% to 88% incidence of cognitive impairment...

There is a correlation between...

04/22/2014

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Balancing Optimal End-of-Life Care with Resident Wishes

11/03/2014

Melissa D. Cooper ;

Anaheim—The goal of end-of-life care is to provide patients with the highest quality of care and the highest quality of life possible.

Anaheim—The goal of...

11/03/2014

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09/22/2014

Melissa D. Cooper ;

New Orleans—Many new type 2 diabetes and type 2 diabetes-related treatments are taking patient-centered approaches. The American Diabetes Association and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes advocate personalized treatment....

New Orleans—Many new type 2...

09/22/2014

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Assessing the Cost Burden of AF and Heart Failure

04/22/2014

Melissa D. Cooper ;

Common complications of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) are atrial fibrillation (AF) and heart failure.

Common complications of acute...

04/22/2014

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