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Dr. Craig Spencer Speaks Out About His Ebola Experience
Says society needs to have faith in the science-based infection-control protocols developed
Patients Give Favorable Report of Epilepsy Surgery
92 percent said it was worthwhile, with fewer seizures and higher quality of life
AMA: Key Steps for Minimizing Liability Risk in Telemedicine
Include defining minimum requirement necessary for establishing doctor-patient relationship
Oral Bisphosphonate Use Tied to Lower Endometrial Cancer Risk
Reduction in endometrial cancer risk with ever use in large cohort of postmenopausal women
Distinct Immune Changes Seen in Patients With Chronic Fatigue Sx
Researchers saw evidence only in first three years of disease; findings could lead to early test
CDC: Routine Procedures Lead to Two Cases of HCV Transmission
In both cases, there were breaches in safety rules, CDC reports
Circadian Clock Has Significant Impact on Allergic Reaction
Allergic diseases exhibit circadian variations, may be suitable targets for chronotherapy
Laser at 924/975 + Curettage Best for Axillary Hyperhidrosis
Best results on starch test scale, Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale with combined laser, curettage
Longer Needles Recommended for Epinephrine Autoinjectors
In 68 percent of participants, skin-to-muscle depth was greater than autoinjector needle length
CBT, Sertraline Insufficient in Diabetes and Depression
Improvement in depression, with advantage for sertraline, but glycemic control remains unchanged