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Men with early-stage prostate cancer who have surgery to remove their tumor do not live longer than those who receive no treatment at all

Study Supports Observation Only for Most Low-Risk Prostate CA

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20-year study found little difference in mortality rates, more complications with surgery
For adults receiving opioid medication prescriptions

Errors in Opioid Prescribing for Adult Outpatients Common

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Errors in 89 percent of handwritten prescriptions, 0 percent of EHR-computer generated prescriptions
Sustained diet changes -- even later in life -- can extend people's lives

Large Study Shows Eating Better at Any Age Can Prolong Life

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Researchers suggest it's never too late to benefit from a commitment to eating healthier
Women with a longer history of breastfeeding may be less likely to develop multiple sclerosis than mothers who never breastfed or nurse for briefer periods

Breastfeeding Appears to Lower the Risk of Multiple Sclerosis

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Benefits reported for women who nursed 15 months or more
A new

Blood Test for Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer Feasible

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Test screens for two biomarkers: thrombospondin-2 and CA19-9.
There is an increased risk of intellectual disability in children whose mothers take antidepressants while pregnant

Link for Maternal Antidepressant, Kids’ Brain Health Questioned

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No significant association for use of antidepressant in pregnancy, child's intellectual disability
The potential first gene therapy in the United States is being reviewed by a U.S. Food and Drug Administration expert panel.

Potential First U.S. Gene Therapy Now Under FDA Review

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Tisagenlecleucel could be a one-time treatment for children and young adults with advanced leukemia
Idarucizumab can reverse the anticoagulant effect of dabigatran in emergency situations

Idarucizumab Shows Reliable Reversal of Dabigatran

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Effective for dabigatran reversal among patients with uncontrolled bleeding, undergoing urgent surgery
In farnesoid X receptor knockout mice

Western Diet Associated With Chronic Hepatic Inflammation

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Western diet-induced dysbiosis in FXR KO mice linked to persistent hepatic inflammation
For older patients receiving prednisolone

Alendronate Cuts Hip Fx Risk in Seniors Taking Prednisolone

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No association for alendronate treatment with risk of mild upper GI symptoms, peptic ulcers