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The Zika virus might not remain in the semen of some infected men as long as previously thought

Zika Does Not Appear to Last in Semen As Long As Thought

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More research is needed to better inform public health recommendations
There does not appear to be significant racial differences in preoperative or intraoperative medication administration for children undergoing emergency appendectomies

Few Racial Differences in Peds Anesthesia Meds Administration

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Findings after adjustment for age, gender, attending anesthesiologist practice patterns
Graft survival is similar for recipients of kidneys from >80-year-old donors and donors aged ≤60 years

Graft Survival Similar for Kidneys From Octogenarians

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Recipients of biopsy-guided kidneys from >80-year-old donors had significantly shorter waiting times
Adoption of specialty access standards has not improved access to specialists

Specialist Access No Better With Adoption of Access Standards

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No notable improvement in timely access to specialty services following implementation of standards
Many studies used to support U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of high-risk medical device modifications are not controlled; and efficacy of drugs granted accelerated approval is often confirmed three years after approval

Studies Used for FDA Approval of Device Changes Often Low Quality

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And, efficacy of drugs granted accelerated approval often confirmed only years after approval
For men with nonmetastatic prostate cancer who are receiving androgen deprivation therapy

Osteoporosis Meds Up BMD in Nonmetastatic Prostate Cancer

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Review shows improved bone mineral density in men receiving androgen deprivation therapy
Strategies can help to prevent medical practice billing errors

Guidance Provided for Preventing Practice Billing Errors

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Practices should have a compliance plan and policy and someone responsible for enforcing it

Revenue Exceeds Expenditures for Many ABMS Member Boards

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Change in net balance of American Board of Medical Specialties member boards grew from 2003 to 2013

July 2017 Briefing – Urology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Urology for July 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
For testicular cancer survivors

Interval Training Cuts CVD Risk in Testicular Cancer Survivors

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High-intensity aerobic interval training improves cardiorespiratory fitness compared with usual care