Obesity May Up Survival in Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma
Obese/overweight patients survived 25.6 months, compared to 17.1 months for normal-weight patients
Study Explores Link Between Weight and Stroke Risk in Women
Being overweight ups odds for ischemic stroke, but may slightly lower chances for hemorrhagic stroke
Delivery at 37 Weeks Minimizes Dichorionic Twin Mortality
In monochorionic pregnancies, research supports delivery a week earlier
Glycemic Index Poor Indicator of Blood Glucose Response
Wide variability seen after eating same food at different times
PSA Failure Predicts Death in Men With No, Minimal Comorbidity
Findings among men with localized intermediate- and high-risk prostate cancer
Some Benefits for Decompressive Craniectomy in TBI
Lower mortality; higher rates of vegetative state and lower, upper severe disability versus medical care
Endobronchial Valves Can Improve Lung Physiology
Findings in patients with homogeneous emphysema with absence of collateral ventilation
Limited Dialyzability for Oxycodone, Noroxycodone
Significant mean reduction in oxycodone, noroxycodone arterial concentrations
Oral Contraceptives May Be Cause of Drop in Ovarian CA Mortality
Rates down 16 percent in U.S., 8 percent in Canada, and 10 percent in Europe over a decade
A-Fib Contributes to Wide Range of Other Health Conditions
Review links atrial fibrillation to increased risk for cardiovascular events, kidney disease, not just stroke
