ISDA: U.S. Prevalence of Immunosuppression 2.7 Percent
Prevalence ranged from 1.8 to 3.1 percent; highest among women, whites, those aged 50 to 59 years
Male Contraceptive Effective, but Side Effects Problematic
Injections as effective as other contraceptives, but side effects prompted early halt of trial
IDSA: Cranberry Capsules Don’t Appear to Help Prevent UTIs
In female nursing home residents, no significant effect on bacteriuria plus pyuria over one year
Eating Reassessment Urged After Negative Oral Food Challenge
About 25 percent of children continue food-avoidance diet despite negative oral food challenge
Epithelial Thickness Is Marker for Gastroesophageal Reflux
Epithelial thickness is best performing criterion for GERD diagnosis in patients with upper GI symptoms
Occipital Nerve Stimulation Effective for Chronic Migraine
Single-center study involving 20 patients shows reduction in number of headache days
Education Needed Regarding Use of Herbal Weight Loss Products
More than 80 percent felt that weight loss products have severe adverse effects; use should be limited
Cardiometabolic Syndrome Ups Subclinical Atherosclerosis Risk
High fitness seemed to attenuate the risk in a cohort of men participating in a health screening program
Whites Have Longest Survival in Cutaneous Melanoma
For stages I and III, black patients have significantly lower survival, increased hazard ratios
Useful Tips Offered for Addressing Negative Patient Reviews
Doctors should respond quickly, validate patient complaints, demonstrate willingness to take action
