Intel Gained on Melanoma Risk for Renal Transplant Patients
Age-standardized relative rate of melanoma 4.9 in U.S. Renal Data System versus SEER patients
Light Therapy Shows Moderate Benefits for Cognitively Impaired
Review indicates moderate effect on behavioral disturbances, depression; small effect on sleep
Total, Saturated Fat Linked to Increased Risk of Lung Cancer
Pooled analysis shows substitution with polyunsaturated fat reduces risk of carcinoma
Morphine Effects Similar to Placebo in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Anti-hyperalgesic effects of morphine also similar to placebo in chronic fatigue/fibromyalgia
Lack of Training Linked to Cancer Patient Caregiver Burden
Correlation between training and burden was partially mediated by confidence
Mental Stress Tied to Abnormal Left Atrial Electrophysiology
Larger percentage of patients with left atrial abnormality obtained at stress, recovery versus rest
CVD Risk Factors May Be Altered in Transgender Adults
Cross-sex hormone therapy linked to potential worsening of CVD risk factors in transgender adults
ACOG Issues Guidelines for Teen Contraception Counseling
Ob-gyns should address contraceptive needs, expectations, and concerns, regardless of patient age
Mobile Health Intervention Ups Infant Safe Sleep Practices
Nursing quality improvement campaign not linked to improved adherence to safe sleep practices
Benefit of Newer NICU Ventilation Strategies Questioned
No significant decline seen in oxygen dependence at 36 weeks or improvement in lung function at age 8
