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Stethoscope hygiene is rarely performed by trainee physicians

Med Students, Residents Rarely Perform Stethoscope Hygiene

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After excluding cases prompted by attending doctor, stethoscope hygiene performed in 11 percent
Women with gestational diabetes mellitus are more likely to have a history of depression

Hx of Depression Tied to Higher Risk of Gestational Diabetes

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Likelihood of history of depression elevated in women with GDM, after controlling for confounders
High-pesticide residue fruit and vegetable intake correlates with poorer semen quality

Semen Quality Linked to Fruit, Veggie Pesticide Residue

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Men in highest quartile of high-pesticide residue fruit, vegetable intake have lower sperm count
Middle-aged or older people who get at least some high-intensity exercise may reduce their chances of dying early by up to 13 percent

More Vigorous Physical Activity May Offer More Benefits

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Findings in middle-age and older participants
A new breath test (the Gastric Emptying Breath Test) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to aid in the diagnosis of gastroparesis.

FDA Approves New Test That Helps Diagnose Gastroparesis

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Test is less invasive and can be administered in the physician's office
Lower extremity revascularization in frail nursing home residents rarely improves their ambulatory status

Lower Extremity Revascularization in Elderly Found Lacking

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Many patients immobile or dead a year later, but some benefit
Targeted body temperature management after cardiac arrest might help prevent or lessen brain damage

Targeted Body Temp Mgmt Post Cardiac Arrest May Benefit Brain

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Reducing body temperature slightly tied to good mental outcomes
About 10 percent of online human milk samples tested were contaminated with cow's milk in a recent study published online April 6 in Pediatrics.

Online Human Milk Samples May Contain Cow’s Milk

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Untested samples may also harbor bacteria, viruses, experts say
After pterygium excision

Healing Indicators After Pterygium Excision Proposed

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Based on OCT imaging, tissue restoration seems to start in cornea and end in the limbal area
The 2014 new and updated guidelines for management of bronchiolitis largely focus on tests or treatments to avoid

2014 Bronchiolitis Guidelines Focus on Avoiding Interventions

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AAP recommendations include omitting use of bronchodilators and pulse oximetry