Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters Up VTE Risk
In hospitalized patients, increased risk of upper- and lower-extremity deep vein thrombosis
Even Light Drinking Increases Risk of Breast Cancer in Women
For women, alcohol consumption of 5 to 14.9 g/day linked to increased risk of alcohol-related cancers
Most Patients Undergo Follow-Up After Pediatric Pyeloplasty
Within first 12 months, 91 percent undergo at least one imaging study, most often ultrasound
Incidence of Endometrial Cancer on the Rise Across Racial Groups
Non-Hispanic black women have higher incidence and lower survival across all stages and subtypes
New Program Teaches Medical Students About Healthy Eating
West Virginia program prepares students to discuss topics in healthy eating and exercise with patients
EHR Data Refine Risk Prediction for Post-PCI Readmission
Characteristics from electronic health record can improve prediction of 30-day readmission after PCI
Advance Care Planning Cuts Burden of Decision Making
Prior advance care planning reduces decisional conflict of surrogates for critically ill patients
Favorable Effect of Exercise on BMD Continues As Women Age
Findings in early-postmenopausal osteopenic women, with no leveling-off effect after 16 years
Case Report of Uterine Artery Pseudoaneurysm After C-Section
Should be considered for patients with postpartum hemorrhage, especially with significant bleeding
FDA Reveals More Violations by Medical Scope Maker
Infections in patients who underwent procedures with Olympus scopes in 2012 went unreported
