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There are significant variations in practice patterns and resource utilization in patients treated by teaching staff for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Variations in Practice Patterns Seen in Patients Treated for COPD

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Differences in use of steroids, antibiotics noted between teaching and non-teaching hospital staff
A health professional presented with animal abuse by a child over 10 years of age should have increased concerns about abuse in the family

Physicians Should Be Aware of Animal, Child Abuse Link

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Children over 10 years of age who abuse an animal may be victims of child abuse
Talcum powder

Link for Asbestos-Free Talcum Powder, Cancer Not Clear

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Studies conducted in people have mixed results, with some indication of increased risk of ovarian cancer
World Trade Center-related post-traumatic stress disorder is a risk factor for myocardial infarction and stroke among workers involved in cleaning up the debris

WTC-Related PTSD May Up Risk for Stroke, MI in Clean-Up Crew

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Similar magnitude of risk in men and women, independent of depression
Both high and low uric acid levels are associated with an increased risk of dying

Both High and Low Uric Acid Levels Tied to Higher Mortality

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Association showed increased risk of all-cause, cardiovascular, and cancer death
The Ten Questions screen is an effective way to screen HIV-positive children for neurodevelopmental problems in resource-poor areas

Ten Questions Screen Helps ID Disability in HIV+ Children

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Study shows it effectively IDs neurodevelopmental problems in resource-poor areas
Patients do in fact care what doctors wear

Patients Care About the Clothes Doctors Wear

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New findings show that attire influenced satisfaction with clinical care
The first blood test to detect melanoma skin cancer in its early stages has been created

Australian Researchers Develop First Blood Test for Melanoma

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10 autoantibody biomarkers together display high sensitivity, specificity
A Salmonella outbreak that's sickened 21 people in five states has been linked to Hy-Vee Spring Pasta Salad. Five people have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Hy-Vee Spring Pasta Salad

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21 people have fallen ill; five people have been hospitalized; no deaths reported to date
Mental health does not differ significantly between offspring with sexual minority parents from the community-based National Longitudinal Lesbian Family Study and a matched normative population-based sample

Mental Health No Different for Offspring of Lesbian Parents

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No notable difference in mental health for offspring with sexual minority parents, matched sample