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ASCO: Antibiotics May Have Negative Impact in Renal Cancer
Progression-free survival down with antibiotic use for patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors
ASCO: Alvimopan Helpful for Men Undergoing Testicular CA Surgery
Reduction in mean hospital length of stay and enhanced gastrointestinal recovery with alvimopan
Experts Warn of Health Threats From Climate Change
Additional 250,000 deaths/year projected from heat stress, malnutrition, infectious diseases
Zika RNA Appears to Clear Semen After About Three Months
But scientists say recs urging abstinence, condoms for six months after infection should still be followed
SMFM: Weekend Deliveries Have Slightly Higher Complication Risks
Slightly increased maternal mortality ratio for weekend deliveries, researchers say
Smartphone App Can Help Cut Length of Stay After C-Section
Introduction of app would yield 216 percent return on investment during first year of use
Breath Test to Detect Esophageal, Gastric Cancers May Be Feasible
Test could reduce the number of unnecessary endoscopies, researcher says
New or Worsening T2DM Could Indicate Pancreatic Cancer
Type 2 diabetes could be the first sign of hidden pancreatic cancer, researchers say
SMFM: No Benefit to Limiting Pregnancy Weight Gain in Obese
Research suggests obesity's effects on a pregnancy may begin before conception
SCCM: Tight Glycemic Control No Benefit in Peds Hyperglycemia
Low likelihood of benefit, evidence of possibility of harm in critically ill children with hyperglycemia
