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Cutaneous and subdermal hormonal contraceptives do not induce endothelial activation after four months of use

Contraceptive Patch, Implant Not Tied to Endothelial Activation

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Not found to induce endothelial activation after four months of use
For patients with metastatic colorectal cancer

Wide Variation in Hospital Tx Patterns for Metastatic CRC

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Use of metastatic site surgery, multiagent chemo increases as hospitals' volume of services increases
Elevated levels of plasma D-dimer are associated with attacks of hereditary angioedema due to C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency

D-Dimer Levels Up in C1-INH Deficient Hereditary Angioedema

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However, rhC1INH therapy not associated with thrombotic events
For sorafenib-treated patients with hepatitis B virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma

Antiviral Tx Improves Survival in Sorafenib-Treated HBV-HCC

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Antiviral therapy with nucleoside analogues linked to improved overall survival
New research supports previous findings that erythromycin can increase the risk of infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS). The research also indicates that azithromycin is associated with a higher risk of IHPS when given to infants under 6 weeks old. The findings were published online Feb. 16 in the Pediatrics.

Certain Macrolides Linked With Higher Risk of Pyloric Stenosis

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Risk, though small, appears highest when medications given in first six weeks
More than half of women experience menopause-related hot flashes and night sweats for seven years or more

Hot Flashes Linger Long After Final Menses in Many Women

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More than half of women experience these symptoms for seven years or more
Mindfulness meditation may help older adults get a better night's sleep

Mindfulness Program Helps Seniors Sleep Better

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Small study found meditation improved sleep scores more than lessons on sleep habits
Fear of corporate defamation lawsuits should not prevent medical journals from investigating corporate products

Medical Journals Should Not Be Swayed by Fear of Libel Lawsuits

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Fear of corporate defamation lawsuits should not prevent examination of corporate products
In an environment where patients are increasingly aware of the costs of health care

High Deductible Plans Factor Into Physician-Patient Relationship

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Physicians may want to be proactive by detailing costs and options for patients
For Japanese men with visceral fat accumulation and hemoglobin A1C of 5.6 to 6.4 percent

At Least 4 to 5 Percent Weight Loss Needed to Cut Diabetes Risk

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Findings in Japanese men with visceral fat accumulation, hemoglobin A1C of 5.6 to 6.4 percent