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Confidence Not Accurate Measure of Prescribing Competence
Fourth-year medical students show lack of insight into their own prescribing strengths and weaknesses
HPV Vaccination Does Not Seem to Promote Unsafe Sex in Teens
After its introduction, increase in STI rates was same in vaccinated, unvaccinated girls
Oxytocin in Labor Not Linked With Later ADHD in Child
Previous research with animals had suggested a possible connection
Motivational Interviewing Can Help Reach Nonadherent Patients
Although working with patients to set personal goals may take more time, the investment pays off
Better Daily Dental Routine Could Help Retain Youthful Looks
Smoking, sun-bed use, and poor oral hygiene all increase perceived facial age
Soy Food, Isoflavone Intake Not Linked to Endometrial Cancer
Findings in Japanese women aged 45 to 74 years followed during average of 12.1 years
Implant, Hormonal IUD Effective Beyond FDA-Approved Duration
Etonogestrel implant, levonorgestrel IUD effective beyond three and five years, respectively
Erbium:YAG Lasers Effectively Treat Refractory Melasma
Decrease in number of melanocytes and concentration of melanin in melasma skin after surgery
APOE Allele Linked to Severity of Alzheimer’s Disease
Relatively rare APOEε2 allele associated with milder version of Alzheimer's disease
Occupation, Work Hours Linked to Workers’ Risk for Neck Pain
Increased risk for those working 46 to 59, 60 or more hours per week versus 40 hours
