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ER-Initiated Palliative Care Consult Ups QoL in Advanced CA
Improvement in quality of life; trend toward longer median estimate of survival
Splenomegaly Ups Thrombosis in Essential Thrombocythemia
In multivariate analysis, splenomegaly retained negative prognostic role for thrombosis
Electronic Cigarettes May Hinder Smoking Cessation Efforts
Devices lower chances of quitting by 28 percent, researchers say
Diagnostic Imaging Down With High Deductible Health Plans
Patients may not be equipped to discern which tests are medically necessary
Nonverbal Cues May Reveal a Physician’s Racial Bias
Doctors need to be aware of any unintentional biases they may be communicating
Flavonoid-Rich Diet Tied to Lower Erectile Dysfunction Risk
Flavonoids may help preserve the health of blood vessels
Incidence of Nephrolithiasis Rising in Teens, Blacks
Researchers also report growing number of cases among women and children
Compassion Fatigue May Be Underestimated by Trauma Teams
Acknowledging it is a key to coping, researchers say
Diabetes Mellitus Is Independent Risk Factor for A-Fib
Independent correlation persisted after adjustment for cardiovascular risk factors
Geographic Variation in HPV Oropharyngeal Cancer Prevalence
HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer prevalence varies between Western Europe and Eastern Europe, Asia
