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Asthma Risk Up Slightly for Planned C-Section Children
But second study finds countries with low C-section rates had higher mortality rates for infants, mothers
CPAP, Mandibular Advancement Devices Both Help Lower BP
Researchers find both common treatments produce modest BP decreases in sleep apnea patients
Metformin Does Not Boost Glycemic Control in T1DM
Small, but temporary, beneficial effect from metformin was seen early on
Depression Ups Readmission Odds for COPD Exacerbation
Reduced one-year readmission with in-hospital tobacco cessation counseling
Levels of Ebola Virus in Blood Could Help Predict Mortality
Scientists hope findings will point toward more effective treatments
Survival Up for Patients With Stage IV Breast Cancer
Initial surgery to the primary tumor possibly be a factor
PrEP for Men at High Risk for HIV May Be Taken on Demand
Research suggests medication still works when taken before and after sex, instead of daily
Higher Cigarette Taxes Linked to Lower Infant Mortality
U.S. study suggests pregnant women may be less likely to smoke if tobacco prices are higher
FACE-Q Scales Can Assess Patient Perspective of Rhinoplasty
Patients bothered by specific adverse effects had lower satisfaction with nose and nostrils
Lower Patient Satisfaction With High Clinician Computer Use
Observable communication differences seen in clinical encounters with high computer use
