Family Hx of Prostate CA May Increase Risk of Breast CA Too
Doctors should ask about medical history of first-degree male relatives, researchers say
National Hospital Rating Systems Rarely in Agreement
None of the hospitals rated as high performer on all four national rating systems
Extended Pre-Cessation Bupropion Helps Smokers Quit
Reduces smoking behavior during the pre-quit period; improves short-term abstinence rates
Confidence Gap Between Male and Female Med Students
Women's answers more accurate than men's, but they are less confident in their responses
More Otologic Symptoms, Hearing Loss for HIV-Infected
Odds of hearing loss up for HAART-naive patients, those receiving first-, second-line HAART
AHA: Pro-Vegetarian Diet Could Lower CVD Mortality Risk by 20%
People who eat more plant foods than animal products less likely to die from cardiovascular dz
ACC: Antidepressants May Help Reduce Cardiovascular Risk
Reduced risk of death, heart disease, stroke in patients with moderate to severe depression
Changes Being Made to Med School Applicant Assessment
New skills being emphasized on MCAT; multiple mini-interview technique being adopted
Model Explores Impact of Vitamin D, Omega-3 Deficiency
Model explains influence of inadequate levels of vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids on brain dysfunction
ACC: Mediterranean Diet Cuts Heart Disease Risk by About Half
People who followed it closely were 47 percent less likely to develop disease
