June 2015 Briefing – Allergy
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Allergy for June 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Patients Want Online Access to Physicians, Health Records
But many are unaware of existing options, findings suggest
Too Few Prostate Cancer Patients Receiving Active Surveillance
Researchers find 12 percent or fewer U.S. men with low-risk prostate cancer getting active surveillance
Almost One in Three American Adults Own a Firearm
Most gun owners are men who are older, married, and white
New Naloxone Capsule Safe for Opioid-Induced Constipation
Sustained release formula efficacious, with no indication of opioid withdrawal or increase in pain
Three Issues to Consider Before Selecting EHR
Work flow, features and functionality, and technical infrastructure should all be considered
Citrus Consumption Linked to Increased Risk of Melanoma
Researchers suspect compounds in citrus may sensitize skin to sunlight, but further study needed
Trauma, PTSD May Raise Women’s Odds of CVD
Increased risk, but research doesn't establish cause-and-effect relationship
Robotic Sx Viable for Morbidly Obese With Endometrial Cancer
No differences in blood loss, complication rates, survival for morbidly obese, lower-weight patients
Web Process to Provide Timely Guidance in HCV Management
Living document developed, which will reside online and provide up-to-date recommendations
