Prostate Cancer Mortality Benefit Seen for Family Hx-Based Screens
However, on multivariate analysis, finding did not reach statistical significance
Fewer Surgeries for Patients With Advanced Colorectal Cancer
Chemotherapy is best treatment, especially for those whose cancer has spread, researcher says
Epidemic of Rx Opioid Abuse May Be Waning in U.S.
Heroin abuse/overdoses on the rise may be one reason prescription-drug abuse is down
Insulin Resistance Ups Breast Cancer Risk Regardless of BMI
Study of postmenopausal women suggests hormone levels matter more than excess weight
Impact of Medical Scribes on EHR Advancement Discussed
Use of medical scribes should not be replacement for improvement of EHRs
CDC: This Year’s Flu Vaccination Offers 23 Percent Protection
CDC urges early antiviral treatment if symptoms appear
Race, Ethnicity Appear to Affect Lupus Prognosis in U.S.
Asians, Hispanics have lower mortality rates
Sedentary Lifestyle Worse for Health Than Obesity
Just a 20-minute brisk walk each day can lower odds of early death, researchers add
Obesity Up in Past Decade, but Diabetes Incidence Stable
Risk of new-onset diabetes higher in the 1990s and 2000s than in the 1970s
Rationale for Overriding Best Practice Alerts Highly Diverse
In blood product transfusions BPAs, physicians justify overrides with wide range of rationales