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No Quick Fix in Cardiac Fat Metabolism From Calorie Cuts
Restriction of calories, saturated fat did not correct myocardial DFA metabolism in IGT individuals
Topical Vitamin D May Ease CKD-Associated Pruritus
Significant improvement in skin dryness without major side effects
Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy Ups Ovarian Cancer Outcomes
However, only 41 percent of suitable candidates actually receive the therapy
Bacterial Biofilms Identified in Ocular Prosthesis
SEM imaging identified small colonies of rod-shaped bacilli adherent to surface of prosthesis
Infliximab Lost Into Feces of Patients With Ulcerative Colitis
Clinical nonresponders have significantly higher fecal concentrations of infliximab
More Social Media Use Linked to Mental Health Concerns in Teens
Those on social media sites for longer than two hours a day more likely to report mental health concerns
Oral Contraceptives Tied to Long-Term Endometrial CA Protection
Protective effect seems to linger for decades after contraceptive is discontinued, researchers find
Case Report Highlights Dangers of Eyeball Tattooing
Inadvertent ocular penetration, intraocular pigment injection lead to inflammation, retinal detachment
Bone Health Benefits Lacking for Vitamin D Supplements
No increases seen in bone density, muscle mass, or mobility in postmenopausal women
Women, Blacks Fare Worse After Acute Myocardial Infarction
Disparities in care may be one reason for the differences, researchers say
