In Vitro Fertilization Birth Rates Continue to Rise
With drop in number of multiple embryo transfers, twin and triplet birth rates
Sedative Pre-Anesthesia Doesn’t Increase Patient Satisfaction
Trend in the United States is not to give patients these meds before procedure
February 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 February 2015. This roundup...
Hospital Design Has Little Effect on Patient Satisfaction
Aesthetics aren't as important as care from doctors, nurses, and staff, researchers note
Treadmill-Based Fitness Score Can Predict 10-Year Survival
FIT Treadmill Score easily attainable from any standard exercise test
Nuts, Including Peanut Butter, May Improve Longevity
Hints, but doesn't prove, they might reduce risk of death from cardiovascular disease, other causes
Distinct Immune Changes Seen in Patients With Chronic Fatigue Sx
Researchers saw evidence only in first three years of disease; findings could lead to early test
AAN: High Coffee Consumption May Reduce Risk of MS
Studies link several cups daily with reduced odds for the disease
AMA: Key Steps for Minimizing Liability Risk in Telemedicine
Include defining minimum requirement necessary for establishing doctor-patient relationship
Oral Bisphosphonate Use Tied to Lower Endometrial Cancer Risk
Reduction in endometrial cancer risk with ever use in large cohort of postmenopausal women
