Surgery Often the Starting Point for Opioid Addiction
Some patients may face higher risk of becoming dependent on opioids, researchers say
Midlife Vascular Risk Factors Associated With Elevated Amyloid
One cardiovascular risk factor alone may up the likelihood of amyloid deposits by 88 percent
Depressive Disorders Up With Antimuscarinics for OAB
Increased risk for women with overactive bladder syndrome receiving antimuscarinics
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
Overall Favorable Outcomes for Twin Pregnancies in Moms 45+
But high rates of cesarean delivery, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes 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
AHA: Patients Lack Confidence in Managing Their Cholesterol
Patients feel least informed about target body weight, types of cholesterol, goals for management
Mask With Myoinositol/Trehalose Aids Adult Female Acne
Mask contains an androgen inhibitor and trehalose-loaded liposomes
