Birth Reported From Transplanted Childhood Ovarian Tissue
Transplant led to functioning ovary and then normal pregnancy
Proton Pump Inhibitors Linked to Increased Risk of MI
No increased risk seen with H2-blockers
Imaging Deemed More Effective Than Exercise Tolerance Testing
Fewer invasive coronary angiography procedures, higher CAD yield for patients with suspected CAD
Extra Time During MCAT Linked to Less Success in Med School
No impact on medical school admission rate, but lower rate of passing Step examinations
CDC: Seeking Those Exposed to Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
Patient spent seven weeks in country, traveled to three states before diagnosis
Spinal Cord Injuries Up Among the Elderly in U.S.
Falls are the major cause among Americans 65 and older, researchers say
Fewer BMD Tests May Be Indicated for Some Women
Fracture risk very low for younger postmenopausal women with no osteoporosis
FDA Panel Recommends Approval for PCSK9 Inhibitor
Could be used by patients who don't respond to statins
Professional Guidelines Have Limited Impact on Pre-Op Testing
Drop in routine electrocardiogram testing, but not in plain radiography, hematocrit, urinalysis
Ketorolac Doesn’t Reduce Pain With IUD Placement
But decrease in median pain scores at five and 15 minutes with ketorolac versus placebo