Gastric Acid Suppressants May Up Risk of Recurrent C. difficile
Meta-analysis shows increased risk of recurrent CDI, even after adjustment for age and confounders
Paid Malpractice Claims Cut in Half From 1992 to 2014 in U.S.
But, increase in mean compensation amounts and percentage of paid claims exceeding $1 million
MRI-Based Strategy Reduces Biopsies in Prostate CA Screening
MRI-based screening could reduce unnecessary biopsies, overdiagnosis of low-grade cancer
Oxybutynin Frequently Used for Overactive Bladder in U.S. Elderly
Despite known adverse effects, including cognitive decline, oxybutynin most frequently prescribed
Cancer Patients Vary in Survival Benefit Needed to Justify Chemo
And, generally, physicians are less likely to accept chemotherapy for modest survival benefit
Nocturia May Be Reduced by Cutting Daily Intake of Salt
An easy way for patients to reduce nighttime urination and subsequent impact on sleep
Smoking Ups Long-Term Risks From Radiotherapy in Breast CA
Risk associated with radiotherapy for breast cancer is substantially reduced with smoking cessation
Impact of Breastfeeding on Child Development May Be Short-Lived
After propensity matching, only statistically significant outcome was hyperactivity at age 3 years
Review: Several Classes of Drugs Treat Pain of Diabetic Neuropathy
Longer-term assessments of outcomes needed, researchers say
Suicide Risk Not Up With New Rx of 5α-Reductase Inhibitor for BPH
But increased risk of self-harm and depression during initial 18 months after initiation of 5α-reductase
