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Bariatric Surgery Benefits May Fade With Time
Little is known about the long-term effects of bariatric procedures
Current Cleaning Protocols Not Enough for Endoscopes
Microbes still adhering to endoscopes, even after multi-step disinfection protocols followed
Cardiac Rehab Participation Too Low Among Acute MI Survivors
Findings imply that referral isn't enough
Tenofovir Gel Could Help Prevent Genital Herpes Simplex
Pericoital application of tenofovir gel linked to reduced risk of HSV-2 infection
New Rx Strategy May Up Survival in Advanced Prostate Cancer
Adding chemotherapy to hormone therapy added 14 months to patients' lives in study
Rx Use in Pregnancy Common in Low-Income Women
Medicaid data reveal commonly prescribed medications and raise safety concerns
Reduced Executive Function May Mean Higher CVD Risk
May signal need for closer attention to cardiovascular risk management
HIV Cells Multiply Despite Effective Antiretroviral Therapy
Antiretroviral therapy may affect progression of disease, but virus doesn't disappear
Spicy Food Consumption Linked to Reduced Mortality Risk
Regularly eating chili peppers, other spicy foods linked to lower mortality risk during study period
CDC: Action Needed to Better Control Drug-Resistant Infections
Hospitals, health departments, long-term care facilities must share information
