Todays News

  • Abdominal Pain Is Often Chronic, Prolonged in Children
    The majority of children presenting to primary care with abdominal pain develop chronic abdominal pain, with a median duration of 7.5 months, according to a study published in the May/June issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.
  • ACOG: Hormone Therapy Not Recommended to Prevent CHD
    Menopausal hormone therapy should not be used for prevention of coronary heart disease, according to a Committee Opinion from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists published in the June issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
  • CDC: Teen Birth Rates Down From 2007 to 2011
    The rates of teenage births decreased considerably from 2007 to 2011, with the steepest decline noted among Hispanic teenagers, according to a May data brief issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics.
  • Direct Primary Care Model Beneficial for Patients, Docs
    Direct primary care could represent a successful model that will benefit families and doctors, according to a report published by the American Association of Family Physicians.
  • Dual-Source Cardiac CT IDs CAD in Hard-to-Image Patients
    In patients who have previously been considered difficult to image, dual-source cardiac computed tomography can identify clinically significant coronary artery disease, according to a review published in the May issue of Radiology.
  • For Mentally Ill, Gap in Life Expectancy Up Since 1985
    Since 1995, the gap in life expectancy for those with mental illness has increased versus the general population, according to a study published online May 21 in BMJ.
  • Frequent Heartburn Linked to Cancer of Pharynx and Larynx
    Frequent heartburn is associated with a higher risk of cancers of the pharynx and larynx, which may be reduced by the use of antacids, according to a study published online May 23 in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
  • Intensity-Modulated No Better Than Conformal Radiotherapy
    Intensity-modulated radiotherapy offers no significant benefit over conformal radiotherapy following prostatectomy for prostate cancer, according to a study published online May 20 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
  • Long-Acting Bronchodilators Up Cardiovascular Risk in COPD
    New use of either long-acting β-agonists or anticholinergics is associated with increased risks of cardiovascular events among older individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a study published online May 20 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
  • Mechanism of Scarring After Glaucoma Surgery Identified
    Vascular endothelial growth factor triggers the formation of myofibroblasts associated with scarring after glaucoma surgery through a particular signaling pathway, according to a study published online May 17 in The American Journal of Pathology.
  • Mediterranean Diet Preserves Cognition in the Aging Brain
    A dietary intervention of the Mediterranean diet, enhanced with either extra-virgin olive oil or nuts, is superior to a low-fat diet in preserving global cognition with age, according to research published online May 13 in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.
  • Midlife Hysterectomy Doesn't Increase Cardiovascular Risk
    A hysterectomy in midlife with or without ovarian conservation is unlikely to accelerate women's cardiovascular disease risk, according to a study published online May 22 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

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