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Many Primary Care Physicians Misinformed About Opioids
Nearly half questioned were misinformed about potential for abuse
Bariatric Surgery May Help Ease Urinary Incontinence
If pounds stayed off, bladder control improvement was seen after three years
Statin Use Linked to Improved Post-Surgical Outcomes
Larger controlled study needed to further investigate potential benefits
Indiana Lifts Ban on Needle Exchange to Curb HIV Outbreak
Surge in needle use in rural Indiana linked to inappropriate prescribing of opioid medications
Low-Calorie Diet May Improve Heart Rate Variability in Diabetes
Vagal activity tied to enhanced oxidative glucose utilization, not insulin sensitivity
C-Section, Autism Spectrum Disorder Link Questioned
No correlation seen for elective, emergency cesarean section in sibling control analysis
Older Adults Often Use Electronic Devices While Driving
Ninety-one percent use radio, 79 percent adjust dashboard controls, 56 percent use cellphone
Functional MRI of the Brain May Help Guide Treatment for OCD
Small study suggests neural activity can point to patients who'll benefit most from CBT
New Rapid Ebola Test Shows Promise in African Clinics
Researchers say fast detection would dramatically improve containment efforts
SSRIs Tied to Higher Fracture Odds in Menopausal Women
Risk remains high over several years
