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Declining bullying rates in Maryland study contradict common misconception
Results of a new study push back against the claim that bullying is on the rise.
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U.S. yellow fever vaccine stocks could be depleted within months
The CDC reports an upcoming yellow fever vaccine shortage.
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Risk of recurrence outweighs risk of contralateral breast cancer for DCIS patients
LAS VEGAS – Double mastectomies are not as necessary as many women with DCIS believe them to be.
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Small study: Vitamin D repletion may decrease insulin resistance
WASHINGTON – Normalizing vitamin D levels correlated with lower insulin resistance and decreased adipose fibrosis in obese patients.
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Science advocates take to D.C. streets in March for Science
WASHINGTON – Doctors, scientists, and advocates came together to demonstarte against the Trump administration’s proposed cuts to science agencies...
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OSA tool uncovers risks of postoperative complications
Patients undergoing elective surgery with high symptomless multivariable apnea prediction index (sMVAP) scores had postoperative complications...
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DNRs affect residents’ patient care decisions
A trend among doctors ignoring the preferences of patients – especially those who may have DNRs but do not want to ignore other treatment options...
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FDA approves first home genetic health risk test
Consumers do seem to want to know.
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Fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis declines with pedometer use
Rheumatoid arthritis patients increased the number of steps they walked and decreased their fatigue levels when given pedometers over a 21-week...
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Inpatient cost of atopic dermatitis called ‘substantial’
Financial burden and hospitalization prevalence of atopic dermatitis is rising in the U.S.
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U.S. thyroid cancer incidence, mortality on the upswing
Thyroid cancer incidence has been increasing steadily since 1974.
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Heat-stable rotavirus vaccine shows promising results
A new weapon for the fight against rotavirus gastroenteritis appears effective.
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Robot-assisted surgery can be a pain
Robot-assisted surgery may be have more potential to cause workplace injury to the operator than previously believed.
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ACP: Substance use disorder is a chronic medical condition
The American College of Physicians unveiled eight recommendations to improve the nation’s approach to preventing and treating substance abuse.
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New self-persuasion app to promote HPV vaccine appears effective
How well does a self-persuasion app work in promoting HPV vaccination?