Fluconazole Use May Raise Risk of Certain Birth Defects
Study shows increased odds of cleft lip with cleft palate, d-transposition of the great arteries
Readability of Online Info About Pancreatic Cancer Varies
Lowest accuracy scores for alternative tx websites; websites with higher accuracy more difficult to read
No Benefit Found for Perioperative Statin Therapy
Statins don't prevent complications and may cause acute kidney injury, researchers report
CDC: Hepatitis C Leads Infectious Disease Mortality in U.S.
CDC notes that nearly 20,000 Americans died in 2014 from hepatitis C infection
Catheter Ablation Tops Escalation of Antiarrhythmic Meds
Findings in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy, ICD with ventricular tachycardia despite meds
Sleep Apnea May Raise A-Fib Risk in Patients With Pacemakers
Doctors need to be diligent about monitoring for sleep apnea in pacemaker patients
Eyeglass Device May Benefit Those With Low Vision
Device scans text, relays audio version to wearer's ear
New Rule Extends FDA Authority Over Tobacco, Nicotine Products
Agency banning the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors
Pediatric Academic Societies, April 30-May 3
The Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies was held from April 30 to May 3 in...
Laparoscopic Antireflux Sx May Provide Added Benefits in GERD
Lasting reduction in esophageal acid reflux with LARS and esomeprazole; greater reduction with LARS
