Review: Positive Link for Alcohol, Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
For every 10-g increase in ethanol intake per day, positive correlation seen for BCC, cutaneous SCC
Pre-Op Methylprednisolone Beneficial in Knee Arthroplasty
Linked to reduced circulating markers of endothelial activation and damage
Outbreak of Septic Arthritis Described in New Jersey
Forty-one cases of septic arthritis linked to intra-articular injections administered at same practice
More Progress Needed for Hep C Elimination in Country of Georgia
Overall, 84.1 percent of those tested for HCV RNA after treatment had no detectable virus in their blood
Benefit for Generalist + Specialist Care in Complex Conditions
Better outcomes for patients with compensated cirrhosis, diabetes who visit PCP and GI/ENDO
FDA Proposes Lowering Nicotine Levels in Cigarettes
Goal is to combat smoking by making it less addictive
Chemo Plus Hyperthermia Active in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Systemic and intraperitoneal chemotherapy + hyperthermia well tolerated and active
Switching to Generic Eye Meds Could Save Medicare Millions
Medicare is billed more than $1 billion annually for glaucoma treatments alone, researchers say
Moderate Drinking May Be Protective Against Diabetes
Wine appears to provide the most protective benefit, researchers say
Thyroid Cancer Tied to Regular Thyroxine Use in Hypothyroidism
No significant cancer link for hypothyroidism patients who were irregular thyroxine users
