FDA Issues New Safety Info on Use of Anesthesia
New information addresses anesthesia use in pregnant women and young children
Zika-Related Birth Defects More Extensive Than Thought
Studies found greater prevalence than believed, more neurological problems appearing months after birth
Attrition Prevalence 18 Percent for General Surgery Residents
Attrition significantly more common for females; uncontrollable lifestyle common cause of attrition
Medical Service Use Down With Deductibles in Diabetes
For low-income patients with diabetes, deductible cuts primary care use, check-ups, specialty visits
Screening, Treatment of ROP Varies Across NICUs
Retinopathy of prematurity screening and treatment mainly performed by pediatric/retina specialists
ASS1 Loss Identified in Invasive Bladder Cancer
ASS1-deficient cells were preferentially sensitive to ADI-PEG 20, as shown by reduced cell viability
SIOP Scale Best for Detecting Ototoxicity With Cisplatin Tx
Findings show superiority for SIOP in pediatric patients with planned cisplatin-containing treatment
Endometrial Microbiota May Be Linked to Success of IVF
Presence of a non-Lactobacillus-dominated microbiota linked to poor reproductive outcomes
FDA OKs Autologous Cellularized Scaffold for Knee Cartilage Repair
For symptomatic, full-thickness cartilage defects of the knee in adult patients
AARP: Medication Costs for Seniors Continue to Soar
Cost of brand-name drugs for chronic conditions rose nearly 130 times faster than inflation rate
