Half of Cancer Deaths Due to Past, Current Smoking
Eighty percent of lung cancer deaths linked to smoking, researchers say
CDC Advises U.S. Health Professionals to Be Alert for MERS
Atypical presentations, including mild illness without fever, diarrheal illness, have been reported
Associated Professional Sleep Societies, June 6-10
The 29th Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies The annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (SLEEP 2015) was held...
Mental, Physical Activities Don’t Ward Off Alzheimer’s Biomarkers
No relationship between mental/physical activity, signs of disease in brain
Car Crash Risk Up for New Users of Sedating Sleep Meds
Temazepam appears to have the least risk for crashes
Lysosomal Proteins May Benefit Alzheimer’s Diagnosis, Treatment
Could offer possible ways to diagnose, treat disease sooner, researchers say
Some Graduating Seniors Not Matching to Residency Positions
More than 250 seniors didn't match to residency; reasons include failing exams, poor interview skills
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
Spinal Cord Injuries Up Among the Elderly in U.S.
Falls are the major cause among Americans 65 and older, researchers say
Geographic Location Most Important for Residents
Lifestyle, adequate call hours and personal time, good financial package also important
