Sex Differences in CHD Event Risk Vary by Race
Larger differences in nonfatal events seen for whites versus blacks; risk of death not affected by race
Asian-Language Smoking Quitline Successful Nationwide
Callers are Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese; most received nicotine patches and counseling
Worse Survival With Chemo Dose Reduction in Ovarian Cancer
Lower average relative dose intensity linked to worse overall and ovarian cancer-specific survival
June 2015 Briefing – OBGYN & Women’s Health
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in OBGYN & Women's Health for June 2015. This roundup...
Types/Timing of Physical Activity May Up Incontinence Risk
Slightly increased odds of moderate/severe SUI with substantially increased lifetime physical activity
Meta-Analysis: Gum Chewing Beneficial After Cesarean Delivery
Gum chewing linked to improvements in major outcomes of digestive system activation
Public Opinion Sought on New Licensure for Assistant Physicians
Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts seeking public opinion prior to filing rules
Obese Teen Girls Less Likely to Use Contraception
No difference in frequency of sex according to weight status among 18- to 19-year-old girls
Patients Want Online Access to Physicians, Health Records
But many are unaware of existing options, findings suggest
Robotic Sx Viable for Morbidly Obese With Endometrial Cancer
No differences in blood loss, complication rates, survival for morbidly obese, lower-weight patients
