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An experimental test which checks sputum for three microRNA biomarkers of lung cancer was able to distinguish early-stage lung cancer from noncancerous nodules the majority of the time

Sputum Biomarkers May Help ID Malignant Lung Nodules

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More than 80 percent correct in ID of cancerous nodules, but accuracy still needs improving
The U.S. birth rate remained at an all-time low in 2013

CDC: U.S. Birth Rate at All-Time Low

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While average age of first motherhood continued to increase
For patients with symptomatic supraventricular tachycardia

Caffeine Doesn’t Affect Cardiac Conduction, Refractoriness in SVT

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However, does up BP in supraventricular tachycardia
Unhealthy dietary behaviors are associated with refractory functional dyspepsia

Unhealthy Dietary Behaviors Linked to Functional Dyspepsia

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Risk factors for refractory FD include skipping meals, eating extra meals, preference for sweet foods
For patients with suspected infection or inflammation

CRP/ESR Disagreement Common in Infection, Inflammation

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Twenty percent of patients who underwent repeat testing had disagreement on initial test
There appears to be an association between teenage acne and melanoma

Teenage Acne Linked to Melanoma in Women

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Findings show increased risk of melanoma after adjustment for known risk factors
Discectomy-related information on the Internet is poor and of variable quality

Discectomy-Related Information on Internet Deemed Poor

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Most websites are commercial; significantly higher quality for sites with Health on the Net code
For patients with left breast cancer

Active Breathing Coordinator Beneficial in RT for Left Breast CA

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Significant reduction in mean radiation dose to heart, with preservation of local control
Venlafaxine seems to be effective for the treatment of fibromyalgia

Review: Venlafaxine May Be Effective for Fibromyalgia Tx

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Studies limited by small sample size, inconsistency of outcomes, methodological concerns
For patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery

Four-Times Daily ASA More Effective in Post-CABG Patients

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Multiple 81 mg ASA more effective for suppressing serum TBX2 formation, platelet aggregation