Doctor Communication Style Key During Bad-News Encounters
Enhanced patient-centered communication lessens anxiety during disclosure of cancer diagnosis
Larger Women Have Nearly Three-Fold Higher Risk of A-Fib
Risk of atrial fibrillation rises along with body size, but remain low overall, researchers say
Acute Ischemic Stroke Prevalence Up in Younger Americans
Increasing prevalence of stroke risk factors also seen
Past Psychiatric Disorders Do Not Raise Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
But more recent psychiatric symptoms may be part of the disease
Insecticide Resistance Thwarting Fight Against Bed Bugs
Chemicals alone won't vanquish the insects, researchers say
Race Affects Obesity-Related Risk of Adolescent Hypertension
Extra pounds appear more problematic for whites and Hispanics, researchers say
Metformin Use Does Not Increase Prostate Cancer Survival
Drug given in combination with docetaxel chemotherapy in patients with metastatic disease
Asymptomatic C. difficile Ups Risk for Other Hospital Patients
Amount of exposure to asymptomatic carriers increases risk of infection
Novel Laser Device Effective for Nasal Telangiectasia Treatment
Treatment effective in all patients, with most needing only one treatment session
Overall Favorable Outcomes for Twin Pregnancies in Moms 45+
But high rates of cesarean delivery, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes seen
