Snus Use Tied to Higher Risk of Prostate Cancer Mortality
Safety of the smokeless tobacco product called into question
Two Genetic Subtypes of Crohn’s Disease Identified
Findings may help explain why the disease is so tough to treat, researchers say
Obesity Ups Risk for Secondary Primary Cancers in Men
Higher risk of secondary primary cancer in obese male survivors versus general population
Medicaid Revenue Up in States With Medicaid Expansion
Increased Medicaid revenue, improved profit margins for hospitals in 19 states with expansion
Risk of Nephropathy From Radiocontrast Overestimated
Risk of acute kidney injury varies by comorbidity and acuity of illness
Computerized Ordering Tool Cuts Imaging Cardiac Stress Tests
No reduction in use of inappropriate testing after introduction of computerized order entry tool
Low Diastolic Pressure Linked to Subclinical Myocardial Damage
High-sensitivity cardiac troponin-T more likely among those with DBP below 60 or 60 to 69 mm Hg
Inhaled Levodopa May Rapidly Relieve Parkinson’s Symptoms
Levodopa pill can wear off, but a powdered version can help patients during off periods
Late-Pregnancy Zika Infection Can Still Affect Fetal Brain
Second study finds Zika infection can be spread through organ transplants
Study Finds Mammograms Lead to High Rate of Overdiagnosis
Better treatment and not earlier detection may be the reason for reduction in breast cancer mortality
