Methylation of PITX2 DNA Feasible in Prostate Biopsies
Can add prognostic information for risk assessment in presurgical diagnostic setting
OSA Is Risk Factor for Recurrent Pulmonary Embolism
For patients who stop oral anticoagulants for a first episode of PE, OSA is risk factor for recurrence
Universal Group B Streptococci Screening Not Cost-Effective
Screening before repeat C-section may become cost-effective in populations with high GBS prevalence
Home-Use Device Safe, Effective for Periorbital Wrinkles
Average reduction of 1.49 Fitzpatrick scores; improvement in almost all 30 self-treated subjects
Recommendations Developed for Pediatric NAFLD
Recommendations relate to screening, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term care of pediatric NAFLD
CDC: U.S. Flu Vaccination Rates Low So Far This Season
Vaccination rate among health care providers about the same as this time last season
Effect of Statins on Alzheimer’s May Depend on Gender, Race
Type of statin used also makes a difference; no benefit seen for black men
Rate of Psychiatric Drug Use About 16 Percent in U.S. Adults
Highest rate of use seen for antidepressants
Social Isolation Can Adversely Affect Breast Cancer Survival
Weak social ties linked to higher risk of recurrence, early death, researchers say
Continuous Skin-to-Skin Contact Benefits Preemies Long Term
'Kangaroo mother care' linked to increased survival, better social and behavioral outcomes
