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Lower Risk of Dabigatran-Tied Bleeding With Gastroprotection
Concomitant use of gastroprotective agents linked to lower risk of gastrointestinal bleeding
Antibiotic Use Linked to Higher Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Researchers don't know if the drugs signal developing disease, or contribute to it
Foot Site Independent Risk Factor for Melanoma Outcome
Negative independent prognostic factor for disease-specific survival and disease-free interval
Comprehensive Strategy IDs Mutation in Homologous Genes
Approach can accurately detect mutations in genes with multiple copies of highly homologous sequences
Growth Hormone May Benefit Bone Health in Older Women
But researcher says high cost, need to get shots in clinics make it an unlikely osteoporosis treatment
Challenges in Replicating Results of Psychology Studies
Reason to suspect similar issues across disciplines, researcher says
Higher Frequency of BRCA Mutations Seen in Black Women
In study of those under 50 with invasive form of disease, 12 percent had BRCA1, BRCA2 mutations
Parents More Likely to Use Abx for ‘Pink Eye’ vs ‘Eye Infection’
Use of label 'pink eye' linked to increased intent to use antibiotics despite their ineffectiveness
Psychological Features Impact Myofascial Paraspinous Pain Tx
Anxiety is strongest predictor of trigger point treatment response for patients with chronic pain
Many Elderly Oncology Patients Taking Alternative Medicines
Associated with polypharmacy, vision impairment, and urologic comorbidities
