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Physicians Choose Less Aggressive Care at End of Life
Doctors less likely to die in a hospital, have surgery, and to be admitted to the ICU
Medical Marijuana May Help Treat, Prevent Migraines
Average number of headaches cut in half, but experts say more research needed
Earlier AMD Onset With Rare Genetic Variants
Patients carrying rare genetic variants have higher prevalence of a positive family history
Injury Severity Impacts Time to Repair in Maxillofacial Trauma
Other factors tied to increased time to repair include concurrent injuries, decreased Glasgow Coma Score
KRAS, BRAF V600E Mutations Impact Survival in Colon Cancer
Mutations linked to shorter survival in patients with microsatellite-stable tumors
Greater Transparency Being Promoted in Research
Move toward greater transparency has extended beyond medication products to other interventions
Bioresorbable Silicon Electronic Sensor May Monitor Brain
New device is designed to measure pressure, then dissolve, but human trials are far off
Foreign-Born Students in U.S. Have Higher Case Rate of TB
Students identified by screening more likely to be diagnosed within six months of arrival in U.S.
Pertussis Outbreak Described in Preschool in Tallahassee
Within preschool, only five children had not received complete series of vaccinations
Traditional Foods Can Bring Joy to Dementia Patients
Traditional foods create feeling of belonging and joy; boost patients' sense of well-being
