Smokers More Prone to Relapse After Crohn’s Surgery
Research supports mercaptopurine for smokers, but not for nonsmokers
Reflectance Confocal Microscopy Best IDs Melanoma on Head, Neck
Second study shows that different melanomas have distinct RCM morphological characteristics
Rapid Improvement in Insulin Sensitivity With Bariatric Surgery
Improvements in hepatic insulin sensitivity, endogenous glucose production, lipolysis
Infective Endocarditis From Injection Drug Use Increasing
Increase especially high among young, white, and female patients
Non-Drug Methods Effective for Treating Some Pain Conditions
Approaches such as acupuncture, massage, and tai chi may ease discomfort
Risk of Injuries Up Around Period of Cancer Diagnosis
Increased risk of iatrogenic injuries, non-iatrogenic injuries before and after diagnosis of cancer
Moderate Alcohol Consumption Has No Effect on Fecundability
Consumption of up to 14 units per week had no effect on fertility for women trying to conceive
Slight Drop in ENT Productivity With Implementation of EMR
In 12 months after implementation of electronic medical record, physician productivity declined
U/S Can Diagnose Compression of Deep Peroneal Nerve
Ultrasound exam identified presence of ganglion cyst, which was compressing lateral branch of DPN
Rise in Endogenous Klebsiella pneumoniae Endophthalmitis
Rising trends of EKPE in major centers in Australia; source of sepsis was hepatic abscess in all cases
