Drinking Coffee May Cut Risk of Death in Stage III Colon Cancer
Patients consuming ≥4 cups/day of caffeinated coffee have lower recurrence, mortality risk
USPSTF Draft Recommendation Urges Against COPD Screening
Grade D statement recommends against routine screening for asymptomatic adults
Patterns of Vaginal Microbiota Linked to Preterm Delivery
Findings have important implications for predicting premature labor, a major global health problem
Most Lice Populations Show Resistance to Pyrethroids
104 of 109 samples from 30 states were 100 percent resistant in three point mutations
Topical Kunzea Oil No Help for Psoriasis
No difference in efficacy with addition of kunzea oil to liquor carbonis detergens and salicylic acid
Physician Score Cards Cut Resource Use in Pediatric ER
Intervention provides comprehensive physician feedback on practice patterns relative to peers
Early Menarche May Add to Risk of ER− Breast CA in Black Women
For ER-negative breast cancer, childbirth status didn't affect benefits of later menarche age
Lumbar Spine BMD Ups Fx Risk in Women With Discordant T-Scores
Lower T-score for lumbar spine than femoral neck increases fracture risk, particularly in older women
New York Latest State to Ban Powdered Alcohol
So far, nearly two dozen states have implemented either temporary or outright bans on Palcohol
High Energy Intake, Low BMI Linked to Increased Risk for ALS
High premorbid dietary intake, including high fat, but low BMI, suggest altered energy metabolism
