Fewer Moles May Mean More Aggressive Melanoma
Patients may be less likely to get regular skin exams, advance warning about their risk
Favorable Effect of Exercise on BMD Continues As Women Age
Findings in early-postmenopausal osteopenic women, with no leveling-off effect after 16 years
Even Light Drinking Increases Risk of Breast Cancer in Women
For women, alcohol consumption of 5 to 14.9 g/day linked to increased risk of alcohol-related cancers
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters Up VTE Risk
In hospitalized patients, increased risk of upper- and lower-extremity deep vein thrombosis
Acetaminophen Falsely Elevates CGM Glucose Values
CGM glucose values increased versus blood glucose meter values in acetaminophen challenge
Role of SNP Variant in FTO Explored in Obesity
Study identifies mechanistic basis for the strongest genetic association with obesity
Lumbar Spine BMD Ups Fx Risk in Women With Discordant T-Scores
Lower T-score for lumbar spine than femoral neck increases fracture risk, particularly in older women
Most Lice Populations Show Resistance to Pyrethroids
104 of 109 samples from 30 states were 100 percent resistant in three point mutations
USPSTF Draft Recommendation Urges Against COPD Screening
Grade D statement recommends against routine screening for asymptomatic adults
Risk Factors Can ID Patients More Likely to Be Readmitted
Friday discharge, existing chronic diseases, high number of ER visits are predictors
