Diabetes Continues to Be a Significant Public Health Burden
But progress seen in cardiovascular complications, mortality among these patients
Accurate Diagnosis of Endocrine Hypertension Important
Accurate diagnosis allows clinicians to provide surgical cure, achieve optimal response to drugs
Cancer Occurrence Differs Among African-Born, U.S.-Born Blacks
Research suggests differences in environmental, cultural, social, genetic factors
Barrett’s With Irregular Z Line Unlikely to Progress Quickly
Within five years, incident cancer cases observed only in patients with Barrett's esophagus ≥1 cm
Midlife Vascular Risk Factors Associated With Elevated Amyloid
One cardiovascular risk factor alone may up the likelihood of amyloid deposits by 88 percent
Asymptomatic C. difficile Ups Risk for Other Hospital Patients
Amount of exposure to asymptomatic carriers increases risk of infection
Acute Ischemic Stroke Prevalence Up in Younger Americans
Increasing prevalence of stroke risk factors also seen
Patient Choice Stressed in Latest USPSTF PSA Screening Recs
Men aged 55 to 69 should discuss PSA screening with their doctor, panel recommends
Fungal Lesions Can Mimic Neoplastic Growths on Tongue
Case report describes 22-month-old with rapidly growing lesion on the tongue
FDA OKs Marketing of Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Risk Tests
Saliva analysis can indicate higher risk of Parkinson's disease, among others, agency says
