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Post-Electrophysiology Mortality Usually Not Related to Procedure
Caution urged in using all-cause mortality as outcome measure for EP procedures
Many Women Not Receiving Recommended Radiation Tx
More than a third with locally-advanced disease don't get treatment aimed at preventing tumor's return
Varenicline May Help Smokers Not Yet Ready to Quit
But drug's side effects still worry some doctors
Data Lacking to Support Childhood Naps Above Age 2
Enforcing naps after children naturally outgrow them leads to less sleep overall
Seasonal Flu Vaccine Can Offer Cross-Protection Against H7N9
Research reveals protective response to more unique virus strains
‘Most Comprehensive Map’ of Human Epigenomes Presented
Result of years of work by an international consortium of researchers
Article Emphasizes Importance of Apology in Medical Error
Apology laws unnecessary if physicians understand the importance of offering accountability
Few Doctors Would Consider Euthanasia in Psychiatric Disease
Most find it inconceivable that they would grant a request for euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide
Fatigue, Distraction Play Role in Risk of Low Back Pain
Another big culprit: manual labor that involves awkward positions
New Sleep Guidelines Issued by National Sleep Foundation
Biggest changes for infants, elderly
