Single-Dose Brachytherapy Effective for Prostate Cancer
Two-year and three-year biochemical progression-free survival rate of 100 percent for low-risk disease
Liraglutide Added to Metformin Effective for Type 2 Diabetes
Trial shows superiority of liraglutide with respect to glycemic control in children, adolescents
Poor Olfaction Tied to Elevated Long-Term Mortality in Seniors
Correlation evident for those who reported excellent-to-good health at baseline, not fair-to-poor health
Prevalence of Workplace Health Promotion Programs Low
Proportion of programs increased from 2004 to 2017, but only 17.1 percent had comprehensive programs in 2017
FDA Approves First Treatment for Pediatric Lupus
Approval based on study showing children who received Benlysta plus standard therapy had lower risk for flare
12 Percent of Caregivers Have Pediatric Flu Vaccine Hesitancy
Most hold inaccurate beliefs about flu, flu shots, including believing child will be protected with one shot
Most Pediatric Residents Report Caring for Gun Injuries
Almost all residents agree pediatricians should ask about guns in the home, ask parents to lock guns
Ambiguous Genitalia in Newborns Not Uncommon
Ratio of prematurity, small for gestational age higher in newborns with disorders of sex development
Intensive Blood Pressure Therapy Aids Patients With T2DM
Overall death from any cause reduced, regardless of cardiovascular risk
No Increase in Complications Seen With Abdominoplasty in Obese
Rates of perioperative complications no higher in obese than nonobese patients
