May Be Room for Improvement in U/S Transducer Hygiene
Research indicates some institutions use cover materials of unacceptable permeability
Optimal Gestational Weight Gain in Obese Moms May Vary
Weight gain below the guidelines may be advised, with caution, in some obese pregnant women
Prophylactic Antimicrobials Overused in Urologic Surgery
In community practice, overall rate of compliance with AUA Best Practices is less than 60 percent
ASCO Reports Biggest Clinical Cancer Advances for 2015
The advance of the year is approval of four new therapies for treatment of CLL
Self-Management Program Cuts Depressive Symptoms in Diabetes
DIAMOS program also linked to significant reduction in risk of incident major depression
5 Percent of Seniors Discharged From ER Admitted Within Days
Older age, chronic conditions associated with the greatest odds of admission
Smaller Goals to Start Could Boost Activity in Sedentary
For those who are inactive, any activity may be better than none
Video-Based Tx May Benefit Babies at Risk for Autism
Research suggests an effect for at-risk infants, but more study is needed
CDC: Opioid Rx Prevalent in Reproductive-Aged Females
Experts recommend lowest effective dose for shortest amount of time + birth control
Higher Cardiovascular Risk Seen With Eczema
Higher risk of heart disease, stroke in people with the skin condition
