Antigen Level Signals Response to Chemo for Pancreatic Cancer
Overall survival, time to progression longer with early drop of >10 percent in carbohydrate antigen 19-9
Metabolic Changes With Metformin May Lower LDL-C
Possible metabolic mechanism includes activation of AMPK, FADS suppression
Post-Hysterectomy Cystoscopy May Lead to False-Positive Result
Incorrect presumption of ureteral injury can occur in patients with a pre-existing nonfunctional kidney
EMR Care Pathway Aids Treatment of Cellulitis
Antibiotic use, pharmacy costs, and length of stay cut without affecting readmissions
FDA Approves OxyContin for Children As Young As 11
Duragesic is the only other extended-release opioid with FDA-approved labeling for use in children
Large Bolt Cutters Can Be Used to Split Titanium Rings in ER
Pair of large bolt cutters obtained from theatre successfully cut ring after multiple failed attempts
Child CA Survivors Face Risk of Bowel Obstruction Requiring Sx
Survivors of childhood cancer, especially those with abdominopelvic tumors, have higher long-term risk
Pregnancy Mortality Due to H1N1 ’09 to ’10 Pandemic: 12 Percent
Findings based on confirmed and possible influenza A deaths in the United States
Physical Activity Reduces Risk of Mental Health Sick Leave
Those with high job strain, little social support, unhealthy lifestyles at greater risk for sick leave
Study: No Higher Eye Infection Risk With Bevacizumab
Rates of endophthalmitis were 0.017 percent for bevacizumab and 0.025 percent for ranibizumab
