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Highlighting what might happen if children aren't vaccinated can change the thinking of some people who oppose vaccines

Focus on Consequences May Help Sway Anti-Vaccine Beliefs

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When parents learn about the harms of measles, mumps, and rubella, many change their stance
Mindfulness therapy appears to help veterans cope with posttraumatic stress disorder

Mindfulness Therapy Beneficial for PTSD Symptoms in Veterans

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Learning to accept disturbing memories, thoughts, and feelings can reduce symptoms
The R-enantiomer of ketorolac is enriched in peritoneal fluids and inhibits peritoneal cell GTPase activity with administration after ovarian cancer surgery

Novel Pharmacological Activity for R-Ketorolac in Ovarian Cancer

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R-enantiomer enriched in peritoneal fluids, inhibits peritoneal cell GTPase activity
Completely intracorporeal robotic level III inferior vena cava tumor thrombectomy is feasible

Robotic Sx Feasible for Inferior Vena Cava Thrombectomy

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Completely intracorporeal robotic level III inferior vena cava tumor thrombectomy viable
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has concluded that there is currently insufficient evidence to assess the benefits and harms of screening for autism spectrum disorder in asymptomatic children age 3 and younger. These findings form the basis of a draft recommendation statement published online Aug. 3 by the USPSTF.

USPSTF Finds Evidence Lacking for Autism Screening in Children

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Evidence insufficient to assess balance of benefits, harms of screening in asymptomatic children
The International Staging System combined with chromosomal abnormalities detected by interphase fluorescent in situ hybridization after CD138 plasma cell purification and serum lactate dehydrogenase has prognostic value in newly-diagnosed multiple myeloma

Revised Staging System Prognostic for Multiple Myeloma

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ISS plus chromosomal abnormalities, lactate dehydrogenase prognostic in multiple myeloma
A moderate lifestyle intervention can reduce the incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus among high-risk pregnant women

Lifestyle Intervention Cuts GDM Among High-Risk Women

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Lower weight gain with intervention, and increase in leisure-time physical activity, dietary quality
For grass pollen-allergic HIV-positive patients treated with highly-active antiretroviral therapy

Sublingual Immunotherapy Linked to Clinical Benefits in HIV

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Benefits for grass pollen-allergic HIV-positive HAART treated patients
L-carnitine appears to be safe and effective for reducing muscle cramps in patients with cirrhosis

L-Carnitine May Reduce Muscle Cramps in Patients With Cirrhosis

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Dose-dependent effect seen, with greater reduction tied to 1,200 mg/day
Sitting appears to be linked to increased blood glucose and cholesterol levels

Standing More Can Benefit Cardiometabolic Health

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Even with regular exercise, sitting for long periods linked to higher blood glucose, cholesterol levels