Home 2015
Archives
Acral Pigmented Lesions More Common on Darker Skin
Authors hope findings raise awareness, increase dermoscopy for those at risk
Implantable Collamer Lens Effective for Correcting Myopia
Long-term benefits with high predictability and stability; cataracts developed in 2.1 percent of eyes
Nonoperative Management Feasible for Pediatric Appendicitis
Less morbidity and lower costs for those choosing nonoperative management versus surgery
Childhood Depression Tied to Cortical Gray Matter Development
Alterations in gray matter volume loss, thinning in association with major depressive disorder
Symptoms Frequently Reported by Ebola Virus Survivors
Eight survivors report varied symptoms, including ocular, psychological, or cognitive symptoms
Prevalence of Diabetes, Diabetic Nephropathy Up in U.S. Children
Increase in prevalence from 2002-2013, with highest prevalence among those aged 12 to <18 years
Surgery May Beat Radiotherapy for Localized Prostate Cancer
Analysis of 19 studies suggests surgery has an edge in survival
Longer Follow-Up Needed to Evaluate Ovarian CA Screening
Significant reduction in mortality with multimodal screening when prevalent cases excluded
Antineoplastic Agent Obscures Diagnosis of Fungal Meningitis
Cerebrospinal fluid culture results were negative following receipt of capecitabine
Lack of Sleep Affects Mood, Cognition in Anesthesiologists
Findings suggest sleep deprivation impacts patient safety and quality of care in peds anesthesia
