‘Low-Nicotine’ Cigarettes May Help Smokers Quit, Smoke Less
Those inhaling the lowest levels of the addictive agent were more likely to try to stop
Too Few Women Getting Counseling Before BRCA Test
But outside expert questions whether counseling may be more important after a positive test result
September 2015 Briefing – OBGYN & Women’s Health
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in OBGYN & Women's Health for September 2015. This roundup...
Abbreviated MRI Protocol Can Exclude Malignancy After Mammo
Abbreviated protocol can exclude malignancy in women with suspicious X-ray mammography
Negative Spiritual Belief Linked to Worse Health Outcomes
Link seen for individuals with heterogeneous health conditions, regardless of positive spiritual beliefs
Calcium Supplements May Not Benefit Bone Health
Researchers find no evidence that increasing intake will prevent fractures
Online Follow-Up Feasible for Most Surgery Patients
Pros: convenience, surgeon efficiency gains; cons: liability, modified patient-provider relationships
More Support for High-Fiber, Mediterranean Diet
Beneficial effects for plant-based diet but not limited to vegetarian or vegan diets
Legal Cases for Soft-Tissue Fillers Mainly Involve Physicians
Half of legal actions result from non-physician performing the procedure
Thermal-Based Laser May Treat Stress Urinary Incontinence
Findings less promising for mixed urinary incontinence after one year of follow up
