Risk of Nephropathy From Radiocontrast Overestimated
Risk of acute kidney injury varies by comorbidity and acuity of illness
Computerized Ordering Tool Cuts Imaging Cardiac Stress Tests
No reduction in use of inappropriate testing after introduction of computerized order entry tool
Ovarian Preservation Doesn’t Impact Prognosis in Cervical CA
Risk factors for metastases include stage IIB, cervical stromal invasion, lymph node metastasis
Second Trimester Lipids Can ID Gestational Diabetes
Five lipid biomarkers significantly associated with post-load glucose levels in validation cohort
Low Diastolic Pressure Linked to Subclinical Myocardial Damage
High-sensitivity cardiac troponin-T more likely among those with DBP below 60 or 60 to 69 mm Hg
Inhaled Levodopa May Rapidly Relieve Parkinson’s Symptoms
Levodopa pill can wear off, but a powdered version can help patients during off periods
Late-Pregnancy Zika Infection Can Still Affect Fetal Brain
Second study finds Zika infection can be spread through organ transplants
Half of U.S. Women Expect to Have Child in the Future
On average, in 2013 to 2015, women expect to have 2.2 children in their lifetime; down from 2002
Current Election Causing Americans Significant Stress
More than half of Americans report stress as Clinton, Trump battle for the White House
Olympic Panel Says Strenuous Exercise Safe During Pregnancy
International Olympic Committee finds little evidence exercise prolongs labor or ups premature birth risk
