Bacteria, Fungi Found in Some Medicinal Marijuana Samples
Man undergoing cancer treatment died from fungal infection thought to come from medical marijuana
Patient Knowledge of Radiation Involved in Spinal Imaging Poor
Patients underestimate radiation dose for CT scans of cervical and lumbar spine, views of lumbar spine
Health Care Use Up for Relapse-Free Hodgkin’s Survivors
Rate of outpatient visits, inpatient bed-days up, especially for those requiring multiple chemo courses
Zika RNA Appears to Clear Semen After About Three Months
But scientists say recs urging abstinence, condoms for six months after infection should still be followed
PR Interval Prognostic of Cardiac Resynchronization Tx Outcome
CRT with defibrillator more effective for reducing all-cause mortality in patients with longer PR interval
Dermoscopy + Triple Light Source Reliable in ID of Pityriasis Rosea
Classical hanging curtain sign seen in six patients with non-polarized light; in all patients with UV light
Smoking, T4 Tumors Up Distant Mets in HPV+ Oropharyngeal CA
Increased rates of distant metastases for active smokers, T4 tumors among those with HPV+ cancer
Shorter Runway Time Linked to Better Colon Cleansing
Shorter runway time doesn't increase residual gastric volume in patients undergoing EGD, colonoscopy
Lixisenatide Beneficial in Seniors With Uncontrolled Diabetes
Improved HbA1c reduction versus placebo in older patients uncontrolled on current medications
Similar Adverse Event Risk for Typical, Atypical Antipsychotics
However, greater use of brain imaging associated with atypical APMs after cardiac surgery in seniors
