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Majority of Doctors Yield to Parents’ Vaccine Delay Requests
But most believe it puts children at risk, researchers find
Treadmill-Based Fitness Score Can Predict 10-Year Survival
FIT Treadmill Score easily attainable from any standard exercise test
Excessive Blood Tests Could Raise Heart Surgery Morbidity
New research raises concerns about the risk of anemia and blood transfusions
Tracking Growth Can Facilitate Earlier ID of Celiac in Children
Growth failure remains an early and common feature in patients with celiac disease
Nuts, Including Peanut Butter, May Improve Longevity
Hints, but doesn't prove, they might reduce risk of death from cardiovascular disease, other causes
Suicidal Ideation Prevalent in Patients With Fibromyalgia
Strong correlations with depression, anxiety, sleep quality, and global mental health
Earlier Surgery Tied to Greater Benefit in Cervical Radiculopathy
Benefit from anterior cervical discectomy and fusion within six months of symptoms
L858R Mutation in Circulating Free DNA Is Prognostic in NSCLC
L858R mutation in tumor tissue or cfDNA is marker of shorter overall, progression-free survival
High Prevalence of HCV in Baby Boomers Presenting to ER
Unrecognized HCV more likely among males, African-Americans, under/uninsured patients
Hospital Design Has Little Effect on Patient Satisfaction
Aesthetics aren't as important as care from doctors, nurses, and staff, researchers note
