High-Value Research of 2014 Presented for Geriatric Medicine
Authors summarize studies published in 2014 that are highly relevant to practice of geriatric medicine
Fetal/Infant Death Risk Lowest at 37 Weeks in Twin Pregnancies
Relative risk of mortality lower with immediate delivery versus expectant management at 37 weeks
Risk of All Cancers, Specific Cancers Up in Infertile Men
Risk of testicular cancer, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, all cancers up vs. men who have undergone vasectomy
Statins Linked to Improved Survival in Lung Cancer
But more research needed
Waning Immunity Seen Post-Tdap Booster in Preteens
Results help explain recent surge in cases, researchers say
Concussion in Football Often Occurs During Practice
Limiting player-to-player contact may reduce risk of head trauma, researchers suggest
American College of Physicians, April 30-May 2
The American College of Physicians' Internal Medicine 2015 The annual meeting of the American College of Physicians (ACP) was held from April 30...
Five ‘Top Issues’ to Be Discussed at AMA Medical Student Forum
Issues include vaccination, Medicaid expansion, health care economics, loans, opioid epidemic
ACOG: More Women Opting for Unsupervised Home Births
ACOG recommends doctor of midwife be present even for generally healthy, uncomplicated pregnancy
Gene Tx Improves Vision in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
But benefits of treatment begin to fade after one to three years
