Bilateral Oophorectomy Before Menopause Linked to MCI
In cross-sectional study, bilateral oophorectomy before age 46 linked to poorer performance on cognitive tests 30 years later
Biden to Nominate Former FDA Head Robert Califf to Lead Agency Again
If confirmed by the Senate, Califf will direct an agency responsible for more than $2.8 trillion worth of food, medical products, and tobacco
Patient Blood Management Program May Reduce Use of Transfusions
Absolute risk reduction of 6 percent seen for transfusions in hospitalized adults after implementation of PBM at large academic medical center
FFR-Guided PCI Not Noninferior to CABG in Three-Vessel CAD
Findings not consistent with prespecified noninferiority of fractional flow reserve-guided percutaneous coronary intervention
Steroid Injection No Better for Long-Term Carpal Tunnel Symptoms
At five years, no difference seen in symptoms, but rates of subsequent surgical treatment lower with methylprednisolone versus saline injection
ACS: Surgery May Follow Initial Antibiotic Therapy for Appendicitis
At one and two years, 40 and 46 percent of patients initially receiving antibiotics underwent subsequent appendectomy
Self-Reported Cataract Surgery Linked to All-Cause Mortality
After multiple adjustments, self-reported cataract surgery predicted 36 percent elevated risk for vascular-related mortality
Stronger Breast Implant Safety Measures Announced by FDA
Only health care providers and facilities that provide the checklist of risks will be allowed to sell and distribute breast implants
ACS: Attitudes Toward CRC Screening Changed During Pandemic
Use of fecal occult blood test up during pandemic; more than half of respondents willing to do at-home FOBT in lieu of colonoscopy