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Depression Up Among Men With Borderline Testosterone
More than half have depression or depressive symptoms; 25 percent taking antidepressants
No Single Effective Treatment for Cellulite Identified
Comprehensive literature review looks at range of treatments for cellulite reduction
Non-AIDS In-Hospital Deaths Up in HIV-Infected Patients
Non-AIDS infections and cardiovascular disease are common causes of mortality in the ART era
Misunderstanding of Term ‘Hypertension’ May Impact Care
Patients may think of hypertension as a psychological condition, related to too much tension
ASCO Endorses ASTRO Guidelines for Endometrial Cancer
Qualifications to guidelines include stronger statements in favor of chemotherapy in some cases
Increasing Health Care Burden for Pediatric Pulmonary HTN
Increasing trend in PH from 1997 to 2012; increase in national hospital charges for PH hospitalizations
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Speech, Language Screening
Grade I recommendation finds insufficient evidence for assessing benefits, harms of preschool screening
Coronary Artery Calcification Predicts 15-Year Mortality
Extent of CAC accurately predicts mortality in patients without symptoms of coronary artery dz
No ‘Downside’ With Residents Assisting During Surgery
Findings might help reassure concerned patients
Higher Pregnancy/Childbirth Risks for Women With Epilepsy
But complications or maternal death during delivery are still rare
