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ATS: SB010 Cuts Early, Late Response in Allergic Asthma
Significant attenuation in early and late responses after allergen provocation
AUA: PCPs Embracing New PSA Recommendations
Primary care screening patterns have changed as a result of the USPSTF recommendation
‘World’s Smallest Pacemaker’ Appears Promising in Human Trial
Device is 93 percent smaller than prior pacemakers
Smartphone ECG Can Detect Atrial Fibrillation
Researchers say smartphone apps can work for atrial fibrillation screening
Patients With ICDs Fare Better When More Active
Those who are most active soon after getting heart device tend to live longer
AUA: Botox Injections May Reduce Urinary Incontinence
Relief for majority -- but not all -- of patients who got injections for urinary incontinence
Novel ICD System Deemed Safe for Full-Body MRI
Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator system specifically designed for full body MRI deemed safe
Botox May Help Prevent A-Fib in Heart Surgery Patients
Preliminary trial found the drug effective
ASCO: Docetaxel With Hormone Tx May Improve Outcomes
Combination with hormone therapy can extend life by almost a year for prostate cancer patients
DDW: Many Probiotics Testing Positive for Trace Gluten
Tests of 22 top-selling probiotics revealed that 12 had detectable gluten