Advertisement
Home 2015

Archives

Organ transplant recipients have an increased risk of invasive melanoma

Transplant Recipients Have Increased Melanoma Risk

0
They also have increased melanoma-specific mortality compared with nonrecipients
Medication review by a clinical pharmacist and immediate communication of drug therapy recommendations can reduce the number of drug-related problems at the transfer point from intensive care unit to ward

Medication Review at ICU to Ward Transfer Cuts Drug Problems

0
Significant reduction in drug-related problems with immediate communication of recommendations
Hidradenoma papilliferum in association with pregnancy has been illustrated in a case report published online Aug. 12 in the Journal of Cutaneous Pathology.

Case Report: Hidradenoma Papilliferum in Pregnancy

0
Case report describes woman presenting with cystic nodule on the vulva during pregnancy
Practices can employ patient and family advisors in order to help them focus on patient-centered care needs

Patient, Family Advisors Can Play Key Role in Practices

0
Advisors can help practices focus on patient-centered care, rather than assumptions about patient needs
Binge eating disorder and bulimia nervosa are associated with increased incidence and prevalence of type 2 diabetes

Bulimia Nervosa Tied to Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

0
Increased risk in patients versus controls; higher lifetime prevalence for patients, especially males
The majority of Americans who use contact lenses admit they engage in at least one type of risky behavior that can lead to eye infections

CDC: Most Contact Lens Wearers Admit Risky Eye Care Behaviors

0
Old cases, contaminated solution, and sleeping in lenses boost infection risk
A good mood is infectious among teens

Good Moods Infectious Among Teens, Depression Is Not

0
Researchers say happy adolescents appear to help others avoid or recover from depression
Delivering vitamin D supplements to homebound seniors might help lower their risk of falls

Vitamin D Tied to Fewer Falls in Homebound Seniors

0
Homebound elderly might benefit from supplementation, research suggests
Up to two-thirds of Alzheimer's cases worldwide may stem from any of nine conditions that often result from lifestyle choices

Nine Modifiable Factors May Be Key in Reducing Alzheimer’s Risk

0
Evidence suggests benefit from addressing related potentially modifiable risk factors
Researchers say they've developed a non-invasive test that can detect melanoma skin cancer without a biopsy. Their findings were published online Aug. 11 in Nature Scientific Reports.

Non-Invasive Laser Technique Accurately Detects Melanoma

0
Small study showed 100 percent sensitivity and 90.9 percent specificity