AUA: Atenolol Linked to Drop in Low-, Intermediate-Risk Prostate Cancer
After adjustment for confounders, atenolol displayed significant protective effect on prostate cancer
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Author: Janine Anthes
Observation Feasible Strategy for Some Eyes With Diabetic Macular Edema
In eyes with good visual acuity, no difference in vision loss found two years after initial treatment
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Cardio-Oncology Services Growing in Number and Demand
Need for subspecialists increased due to more cancer survivors, aging population
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Patients Satisfied With Oral Sedation for Cataract Surgery
Oral sedation found to be noninferior to IV sedation in terms of patient satisfaction
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Cervical Adenocarcinoma Rates Increased in Some Populations
Increasing and stabilizing incidence trends seen for several subpopulations; declines attenuated in SCC
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Abdominal Etching Procedure Gives Patients ‘Six-Pack Abs’
Power-assisted liposuction can be used to sculpt the abdomen in both men and women
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Childhood Oral Infection Linked to Atherosclerosis in Adulthood
Periodontal disease, caries, or both tied to subclinical atherosclerosis in adulthood
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Few U.S. Adults Use USB-Shaped Electronic Vapor Products
7.9 percent report ever use of USB-shaped EVPs in 2018; nicotine delivery, friend/family use drive use
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Out-of-Pocket Costs for Neurologic Meds Have Increased
Fastest rise in monthly out-of-pocket expenses was seen for multiple sclerosis medications
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Psoriasis Symptoms, Quality of Life Tied to Disease Severity
Findings show alignment of patient-reported symptoms, clinician assessment tools
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Preterm Birth Tied to Elevated Risk for Chronic Kidney Disease
Strongest correlation seen at ages 0 to 9 years; risk still increased at 10 to 19, 20 to 43 years
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Prepregnancy Folate Intake Linked to Reduced Risk for GDM
Folate intake before pregnancy tied to 22 percent reduction in developing gestational diabetes
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New Drugs May Influence Social Behaviors in Those With Autism
Drugs modulating the vasopressin pathway explored as agents to modify social behaviors in autism
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ASTRO: Prior Authorization Obstacles Delaying Treatment
Almost all radiation oncologists report their patients are delayed from receiving life-saving treatment
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Cocaine-, Psychostimulant-Involved Death Rates Increasing
Synthetic opioids driving increases in cocaine-involved deaths, less so in psychostimulant-involved deaths
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FDA Approves Dengue Vaccine for Endemic Regions
Aedes aegypti mosquito, which may carry the Zika virus or dengue fever. Photo courtesy CDC. Vaccine indicated for individuals aged 9 to 16 who have previously had laboratory-confirmed dengue disease
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Measles Case Leads to Quarantine of Cruise Ship in St. Lucia
Also, woman with measles attended a midnight screening of Avengers movie in Orange County, California
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FDA: Breast Implants Linked to Cancer Can Still Be Sold in U.S.
Agency considering new patient warnings and checklists for the implants
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April 2019 Briefing – Allergy
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Allergy for April 2019. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice. Confidence in Inhaler Technique Poor Proxy for Correct […]
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April 2019 Briefing – Cardiology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cardiology for April 2019. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice. Coronary Vessel Wall Thickness Surrogate for CAD in […]
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