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Side-to-Side Isoperistaltic Strictureplasty Helpful in Crohn’s
Age at diagnosis and surgery, family history, smoking are independent risk factors for recurrence
Infertility Treatment Not Linked to Children’s Development
No link for any treatment type with failing any developmental domain after stratifying by plurality
Prevalence of Diabetic Macular Edema Varies by Test
Many eyes diagnosed with DME on monocular fundus photographs have no DME on OCT
Signs of CTE in Brain of Deceased 25-Year-Old Football Player
Neuropsychological profile conducted prior to death of patient who had played football from age 6
High Dose of Vitamin D Tied to Higher Risk of Falls in Elderly
No benefit on lower extremity function and increased risk of falls for higher monthly doses
Unrestricted Visiting Hours Up Satisfaction of Patients’ Families
Improved family satisfaction, nurses' perception of family satisfaction with unrestricted policy
Researchers Argue in Defense of the Annual Check-Up
Arguments against the time-honored practice are flawed, authors of new research paper say
Many Patients Using E-Mail As First Method of Provider Contact
Online communications reduced need for phone calls and office visits for many
Pesticide in Milk Years Ago May Be Linked to Signs of Parkinson’s
Men in Hawaii who drank more milk showed brain changes, but more research needed to confirm link
For HIV-Infected, Number of Daily Pills Decreasing
Reduction in number of daily pills from 2005 to 2012; only 50.9 percent on BID regimen in 2012