Burden, Costs of Gastrointestinal, Liver Disease Estimated in U.S.
GI hemorrhage is most common diagnosis leading to hospitalization, with cost of $5 billion in 2012
USPSTF: Insufficient Evidence for Visual Skin Cancer Screening
Task Force finds insufficient evidence to weigh benefits and harms of visual screening in adults
Asthma Risk Up Slightly for Planned C-Section Children
But second study finds countries with low C-section rates had higher mortality rates for infants, mothers
CPAP, Mandibular Advancement Devices Both Help Lower BP
Researchers find both common treatments produce modest BP decreases in sleep apnea patients
Metformin Does Not Boost Glycemic Control in T1DM
Small, but temporary, beneficial effect from metformin was seen early on
Depression Ups Readmission Odds for COPD Exacerbation
Reduced one-year readmission with in-hospital tobacco cessation counseling
Levels of Ebola Virus in Blood Could Help Predict Mortality
Scientists hope findings will point toward more effective treatments
Survival Up for Patients With Stage IV Breast Cancer
Initial surgery to the primary tumor possibly be a factor
CDC: Cholesterol Levels Improving But More Work Needed
Adults aged 40 to 59 did not achieve Healthy People 2020 goals in 2011 to 2014
PrEP for Men at High Risk for HIV May Be Taken on Demand
Research suggests medication still works when taken before and after sex, instead of daily
