Achieving Optimal Medical Tx Before PCI Beneficial in CAD
Significant reduction in subsequent cardiac events for patients achieving OMT before stent implantation
U.S. Teens Not Getting Enough Moderate/Vigorous Exercise
And bad habits continue after high school for most
Cancer Patients Have Unrealistic Hopes Entering Clinical Trials
Study finding is a red flag, researcher says
Increased HIV Testing Among Men Who Have Sex With Men
Data from 21 jurisdictions show higher percentages with negative HIV test 12 months before diagnosis
ACA Tied to Increased Breast Cancer Care Access for Hispanics
Enrollment in clinical trials also increased
AMA: Practicing Empathy May Lead to More Joy in Medicine
Doctors should take advantage of first few minutes of clinical encounter, give full attention to patients
Insulin Glargine, Lixisenatide Combo Beneficial in T2DM
Improved achievement of glycemic targets, reduced body weight
European, American Guidelines Lead to Different Recs for Statins
Quantification of CAC score can improve stratification for those at high, low risk for events
Hyperbaric O2 Therapy Effective in Maxillary Osteoradionecrosis
Positive clinical outcome with HBOT for 85.7 percent of patients with maxillary bone osteoradionecrosis
Anxiety Disorders Important in ESRD Treated With Hemodialysis
Screening strategies are needed, as is further research on appropriate therapeutic approach