ENDO: Sex Hormone Levels Tied to Telomere Length in Older Men
Estradiol independently linked to leucocyte telomere length in older men; SHBG inversely associated
Many Eligible Patients Report Not Being Offered Statins
Fear of side effects, perceived side effects most common reasons for declining, discontinuing statins
Taxane + Platinum Feasible for Adjuvant Tx in Endometrial Cancer
Tolerability, survival similar to that for doxorubicin + cisplatin for postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy
Maltreatment in Childhood May Affect Course of Adult Depression
Links found among childhood maltreatment, relapse of depression as an adult, and altered brain structure
Adding Transition Services Does Not Aid Heart Failure Outcomes
No differences observed in readmission, ED visits, death at three months compared with usual care
U.S. Measles Cases Hit 314 This Year
Meanwhile, Rockland County, New York, declares state of emergency over measles outbreak
$775 Million Settlement Reached in Xarelto Lawsuits
Patients claim companies failed to warn about the risk for potentially fatal bleeding episodes
FDA Panel: Too Early to Ban Breast Implant Linked With Cancer
Evidence growing that certain breast implants can trigger a rare form of lymphoma
Douglas County, Colorado, Ranked as Healthiest Community
Seven of top 20 communities were in Colorado; nearly all adults in these counties exercise
ENDO: Recommendations Issued for Treating Osteoporosis
Pharmacological management recommended for postmenopausal women at high risk for fracture