Direct Messaging Not Yet Widely Adopted by Physicians
Secure messaging protocol allows for easy communication; meets HIPPA privacy, security rules
Prenatal DDT Exposure Tied to Higher Breast Cancer Risk
Women exposed to highest levels of DDT in utero had 3.7-fold higher risk than those with lowest exposure
Half of Cancer Deaths Due to Past, Current Smoking
Eighty percent of lung cancer deaths linked to smoking, researchers say
Topical Steroids Can Change Course of Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus
Individualized preventive TCS regimen beneficial, especially for treatment compliant patients
Article Weighs Paying Off Student Loans Versus Investment
For young physicians, issues to consider include whether debt is stressful, interest rate on loans
Tattoos Can Mimic Metastasis on PET-CT in Cervical Cancer
Case report describes woman with extensive tattoos who had nodes ID'd as suspicious for metastases
Vessel Boost Tied to Improved Surgical Resection Rate
Findings in patients with borderline resectable, locally-advanced pancreatic cancer
Genome-Wide Data Can Classify Gliomas Into Subtypes
Two studies show distinct molecular classes of gliomas based on genomic alterations
Venous Thromboembolism Rates Low After Colorectal Surgery
No decrease in rates despite increased use of perioperative, in-hospital VTE chemoprophylaxis
Some Graduating Seniors Not Matching to Residency Positions
More than 250 seniors didn't match to residency; reasons include failing exams, poor interview skills
