Diagnostic Factors May Help Patients Avoid Prostate Biopsy
Prostate-specific antigen density, total tumor length are significant predictors
β-Genus Human Papillomavirus Poses Skin Cancer Risk
HPV subtypes 5, 8, 17, 20, and 38 tied to significant increased risk
Powered Intracapsular Tonsillectomy Aids Pediatric OSA
PITA results comparable to traditional electrocautery tonsillectomy
December 2015 Briefing – Family Practice
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Family Practice for December 2015. This roundup includes the...
Third-Trimester Screen Detects Late Alloimmunization
Detection through additional screening facilitates timely treatment
Timing of DTaP Vaccine Not Tied to Food Allergies at Age 1 Year
However, delayed DTaP immunization is tied to a reduction in eczema
Metformin Looks Promising in the Treatment of Preeclampsia
Reduces sFlt-1 and sENG secretion from primary human tissues; reduces endothelial dysfunction
Infantile Hemangioma Incidence Up Over Past Three Decades
Incidence correlated with decrease in average gestational age and birth weight during study period
Family Hx Ups Risk of Psychotic Symptoms in Kids on Stimulants
Findings presented for children of parents with major mood and psychotic disorders
Researchers Call for Retraction of Nitroglycerin-Bone Density Study
Investigation found that lead author fabricated data used to support the finding
