FDA: Senza Device Relieves Spinal Pain Without Paresthesia
Implanted device treats chronic back pain
AMA: Six Traits of Financially Prepared Female Physicians
Traits include having retirement portfolio on track or ahead of schedule, having emergency fund
Higher Bleeding Risk for Obese Patients on Warfarin
But exact reason why isn't known, researchers say
CCHD Screening Would Detect Many Nonsyndromic Cases
However, equal number of false-negative screenings expected with universal screening
FDA Approves Avelox for Treatment of Plague
Yersinia pestis bacterium could be released intentionally in bioterrorism
Shortened Fasting Feasible for Children Undergoing Surgery
Improves perioperative experience without raising pulmonary aspiration incidence
Ultrasound Accurate for Groin Hernia Diagnosis
High accuracy seen for both detecting presence, type hernia
Active Video Games Offer Health Benefit for Children/Teens
Active video games have large effect on health outcomes compared with sedentary behaviors
Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Mortality Linked
Findings in older women, especially those aged 80 years and older
Moderate Costs Incurred by Living Kidney Donors
Longer distance traveled to transplant center significantly linked to higher total costs
