Correction of Vitamin B-12 Deficiency No Benefit in Seniors
No improvement in neurologic or cognitive outcomes with supplementation among older adults
Misunderstanding of Term ‘Hypertension’ May Impact Care
Patients may think of hypertension as a psychological condition, related to too much tension
ASCO Endorses ASTRO Guidelines for Endometrial Cancer
Qualifications to guidelines include stronger statements in favor of chemotherapy in some cases
ACIP Recommends MenB Vaccine for 16- to 23-Year-Olds
Category B recommendation for short-term protection against meningitis for all aged 16 to 23
Pockets of U.S. Have Excessive Colorectal Cancer Mortality
Areas include parts of the Mississippi Delta, Appalachia, and eastern Virginia
HIV-Infected Patients Frequently Have Chronic Pain
Patients with moderate-severe chronic pain more likely to take antidepressants, prescription opioids
No ‘Downside’ With Residents Assisting During Surgery
Findings might help reassure concerned patients
Higher Pregnancy/Childbirth Risks for Women With Epilepsy
But complications or maternal death during delivery are still rare
Life Expectancy Substantially Drops With Disease Combo
Combination of diabetes, myocardial infarction, stroke linked to 15 years of reduced life expectancy
Despite Risk to Patients, Health Providers Often Work While Sick
Main reason is not wanting to let colleagues, patients down
