Bit of Extra Weight Tied to Better Survival in T2DM
Findings are exploratory; additional research needed
AANS: Pre-Op Working Status Predicts Return-to-Work
Pre-op working status is strongest predictor of post-op working status for lumbar discectomy patients
AANS: Three-Month Spine Surgery Outcomes Not Predictive
Correlation, but no prediction of 12-month outcomes after lumbar spine sx for degenerative disease
FDA Petitioned to Stop Sales of Essure Implant
Reported complications include back and pelvic pain, dislodged coils, heavy prolonged menstrual periods
USPSTF: Not Enough Data on E-Cigarettes As Cessation Aid
More and better data is needed, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says
CDC: U.S. Birth Rate Reaches Historic Low
Drop in teen birth rate, poor economy explain downward trend
Spotlight on Off-Label Use of Suturing Device
Off-label use resulted in cases where lifesaving surgery was needed or patient died
Review: Fecal Transplants Effective Weapon Against C. Dif
Treatment effective for recurrent disease, research shows
ARVO: Hydroxychloroquine Daily Dosing Recs Often Exceeded
Seventy percent of patients had daily dosages above recommended 6.5 mg/kg of ideal body weight
ARVO: Genetic Link ID’d for Strabismus and Schizophrenia
Almost half of the genes dysregulated in strabismic medial rectus muscle are schizophrenia biomarkers
