Chemotherapy Use Doesn’t Improve QOL Near Death
No improvement in quality of life, even for patients with good baseline performance status
Expansion of High-Deductible Plans to Impact Physician Care
Physicians must be able to balance provision of good clinical care with ability to limit costs
Review: Eradicating H. pylori Cuts Incidence of Gastric Cancer
Reduction in the incidence of gastric cancer with tx of asymptomatic, otherwise healthy individuals
Human Breast Milk Effective for Atopic Dermatitis in Infants
No significant difference in outcomes for human breast milk, 1 percent hydrocortisone ointment
AAIC: Hints That New Drug May Slow Alzheimer’s Progression
Initial findings need to be supported by additional studies
AAIC: Exercise Can Treat Signs and Symptoms of Dementia
Regular physical activity benefits the aging brain, three studies show
CDC: Stillbirths Now Outnumber Infant Deaths in U.S.
Experts point to dropping infant death rates, racial disparities in care, and fertility treatments as factors
Evidence of Cellular Damage From Computed Tomography
But whether this could trigger cancer or other health issues remains unclear
Adherence to Stroke Guidelines Overestimated by Hospitals
Study shows delivery of tissue plasminogen activator is often later than staff believes
Review Highlights Surgical Options for Gallbladder Disease
Researchers outline pluses, minuses of various surgical approaches
