Survival Similar With Debulking by Laparotomy, Laparoscopy
Similar three-year survival rates for women with epithelial ovarian cancer undergoing debulking
Review Explores Botulinum Toxin in Overactive Bladder Treatment
Liposome encapsulated onabotulinumtoxin A reduces urinary frequency, urgency, not incontinence
Air Pollution, Ozone Exposure Linked to Breast Density
Exposure to fine particle air pollution linked to higher odds of dense breast tissue
U.S. Blood Banks Can Protect Blood Supply From Zika Virus
Steps being taken to protect patients who need transfusions
Antenatal Betamethasone Doesn’t Impact Pediatric Bone Mass
No alterations in bone mass in mid-childhood with repeat doses of antenatal betamethasone
FDA OKs Marketing of Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Risk Tests
Saliva analysis can indicate higher risk of Parkinson's disease, among others, agency says
MACRA Changes Government Approach to Doctor Payment
New approach pays providers based on quality, value, and results delivered, but questions remain
pH-Balanced Vaginal Gel Doesn’t Improve Dyspareunia
No difference versus placebo for sexual function, frequency of sexual dysfunction for breast cancer survivors
Denying Payment Reduces Rate of Early Elective Deliveries
Implementation of policy by Texas Medicaid led to reduction in early delivery rates by up to 14 percent
No CVD Protection Seen With Monthly High-Dose Vitamin D
But effects of daily or weekly dosing require further study
