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Gratitude Linked With Better Outcomes in Heart Patients
Keeping a gratitude journal seemed to reduce cardiac risk factors
Single-Dose Injection Rx Ups Bone Density in Frail Elderly
But stronger bones did not translate into fewer fractures in this elderly, high-risk population
Exercise Cuts Pain Interference From Diabetic Neuropathy
Aerobic exercise intervention doesn't appear to change pain severity measures
Study Highlights Third-Line Treatment Options for T2DM
TZD effective post metformin + exenatide; exenatide effective post metformin + glimepiride
Most Hospitalists Would Not Order Inpatient Mammography
Few hospitalists would order a mammogram for a hospitalized woman who was overdue for screening
Mortality Up With Spontaneous Bleeding After PCI
Bleeding associated with increased rate of death, similar to that seen with myocardial infarction
Adverse Ocular Effects From Aesthetic Facial Tx Rare
Cosmetic procedure professionals should be aware of the risks, authors say
Only High Exercise Levels Tied to Better Erectile, Sexual Function
Lower levels have no significant effect; findings consistent in racially diverse population
Repeat Prostate Biopsy Rounds Yield Cancer Cases
Increased likelihood of prostate cancer seen with fourth repeat biopsy, men ≥70
Bipolar FRF Tx for Acne in Japanese Deemed Safe, Effective
Improvement in scar volume, reduction in number of acne lesions in study involving Japanese patients
