Small, Steady Decline in Cancer Rates in U.S. Over Past Decade
Annual report shows progress in battle against cancer
Mobile Health App Use Continuing to Increase
More than one-third of doctors recommended mobile health apps to their patients in past year
2015 Match Sees High Proportion of Unmatched Seniors
2015 Match included largest number of registrants on record; all-time high in terms of positions offered
Fecal Transplants Deemed Successful in C. difficile Tx
Fecal matter is collected from donor, purified, mixed with saline solution and transferred to patient
Nocturnal GERD Tied to Non-Infectious Rhinitis
Greater number of reflux episodes reported tied to higher risk of non-infectious rhinitis
Less Aggressive Guidelines Issued for Pancreatic Cysts
Guidelines recommend surveillance for low-risk cysts, discontinuation after no change for five years
Physicians Should Be Aware of Signs of Burnout
Stress is major predictor for burnout among doctors; operating in high-stress environment also harmful
Three Alcoholic Drinks Daily Can Up Risk of Liver Cancer
Expert panel looked at data on over eight million people to come up with risk factors for the disease
Binge Eating Linked to Comorbidities in Obese Adults
BED linked to risk of specific comorbidities, but associations not statistically significant
FDA Warns Against Amiodarone Use With Hepatitis C Meds
Adding ledipasvir/sofosbuvir or sofosbuvir to amiodarone could cause symptomatic bradycardia
