Patient Choice Stressed in Latest USPSTF PSA Screening Recs
Men aged 55 to 69 should discuss PSA screening with their doctor, panel recommends
Questionnaire-Based Approach Valid for Identifying Frailty
Frailty phenotype with three or more markers predicts death or increased disability at six months
Overall Favorable Outcomes for Twin Pregnancies in Moms 45+
But high rates of cesarean delivery, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes seen
Asymptomatic C. difficile Ups Risk for Other Hospital Patients
Amount of exposure to asymptomatic carriers increases risk of infection
Race Affects Obesity-Related Risk of Adolescent Hypertension
Extra pounds appear more problematic for whites and Hispanics, researchers say
Insecticide Resistance Thwarting Fight Against Bed Bugs
Chemicals alone won't vanquish the insects, researchers say
Past Psychiatric Disorders Do Not Raise Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
But more recent psychiatric symptoms may be part of the disease
Acute Ischemic Stroke Prevalence Up in Younger Americans
Increasing prevalence of stroke risk factors also seen
Larger Women Have Nearly Three-Fold Higher Risk of A-Fib
Risk of atrial fibrillation rises along with body size, but remain low overall, researchers say
Doctor Communication Style Key During Bad-News Encounters
Enhanced patient-centered communication lessens anxiety during disclosure of cancer diagnosis
