More Evidence That C-Sections Should Be Avoided When Possible
More complications and lower chances of vaginal delivery for subsequent births
Digestive Disease Week, May 16-19
Digestive Disease Week 2015 Digestive Disease Week, the annual meeting sponsored by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, American Gastroenterological...
American Society of Hypertension, May 15-19
The American Society of Hypertension 30th Annual Scientific Meeting and Exposition The annual meeting of the American Society of Hypertension was held from...
Fixed-Course Antibiotics Good for Intraabdominal Infection
Outcomes similar for fixed-duration abx therapy, therapy extended through symptom resolution
ATS: Risk of Pneumonia Up With Inhaled Corticosteroids in COPD
Observational studies show reduction in odds of pneumonia-associated, all-cause mortality
Statins, Fibrates Linked to 30% Lower Stroke Risk in Elderly
But no association between statins and lower risk of coronary heart disease in this group
Prednisone for Sciatica No Better Than Placebo
But steroid was tied to small improvements in ability to perform daily activities
American Urological Association, May 15-19
The American Urological Association's 2015 Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the American Urological Association was held from May 15 to 19 in...
Enoxaparin Prevents VTEs in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Enoxaparin effective for preventing VTEs with no adverse effect on major bleeding, chemo efficacy
High-Value Care Advice Provided for Cancer Screening
Review of guidelines and evidence provides advice for screening for five common types of cancer
