Recreational Drug ‘Poppers’ Linked to Retinal Damage
Legal, nitrate-based inhalant appears to harm retinal cells, causing some vision loss, researchers say
PSA Test Often Occurs Without Discussion of Benefits, Harms
Men with lower incomes, education, and no insurance less likely to receive pretest counseling
Midlife Vascular Risk Factors Associated With Elevated Amyloid
One cardiovascular risk factor alone may up the likelihood of amyloid deposits by 88 percent
Chronic Alarm Fatigue Key Determinant of Response Time
Study at a children's hospital evaluated response time to bedside alarms
Depressive Disorders Up With Antimuscarinics for OAB
Increased risk for women with overactive bladder syndrome receiving antimuscarinics
Specific Factors Influence First-Line Biologic Rx for Psoriasis
Presence of psoriatic arthritis, weight, employment status, baseline disease severity all affect selection
Physicians Are Spending Half Their Time on Computer Tasks
Researchers estimate physicians devote 3.08 hours a day to face-to-face office visits
$16 Billion Spent on Cosmetic Surgery by Americans in 2016
New report details costs of most popular plastic surgery procedures
FDA Approves First Drug for Treatment of Tardive Dyskinesia
Ingrezza (valbenazine) capsules approved for treatment of adults with tardive dyskinesia
AHA: Patients Lack Confidence in Managing Their Cholesterol
Patients feel least informed about target body weight, types of cholesterol, goals for management
