CDC: STD Rates at Unprecedented High in the United States
More prevention efforts needed, agency says
Prevalence of Employment Does Not Change Post Bariatric Surgery
Lower prevalence of presenteeism observed over three years of follow-up after surgery
ACS: Re-Op Risk Down for Open, Laparoscopic Mesh Hernia Repair
But progressively increasing number of mesh-related complications during follow-up
New Method May Provide Better Rx for Seniors’ Ankle Fractures
'Close contact casting' might help many avoid surgery
American Academy of Ophthalmology, Oct. 15-18
The 120th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology The annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology was held from Oct....
CDC Urges Dental Sealants for All Low-Income Children
Treatments protect against most cavities -- reducing pain and dental costs
Nitrate-Reducing Oral Microbes Linked to Migraines
Migraneurs harbor significantly more microbes in their mouths and guts
ACG: Vegetarian Diets May Not Be Significantly Heart Healthier
Study finds no significant difference in 10-year cardiovascular risk
ACS: Contralateral Mastectomy Rates Up in Breast CA Patients
Reasons include thinking it is the best treatment for breast cancer and fear of recurrence
Certain Factors Predict Repeat ER Visits for Ureteral Stones
Younger patients, having proximal stones, needing IV narcotics more likely to return
