Pertussis in Childhood Tied to Small Increase in Epilepsy Risk
But chances of any one child developing epilepsy remain low
Endovascular Tx Beats tPA Alone for Stroke Patients
Patients who had procedure were more likely to have functional independence after 90 days
Prescription Medication Use on the Rise in the United States
Many adults take five or more medications, often for preventable ills
CDC: Gonorrhea Showing More Resistance to Cefixime
Other effective treatments remain available, but finding is cause for concern
Alternative Treatments Found to Benefit Chronic Neck Pain
Acupuncture, 'Alexander Technique' helped more than drugs and physical therapy
HIV Does Not Worsen Outcomes of Liver Transplant in HCC
For patients with hepatocellular carcinoma undergoing transplant, HIV doesn't worsen prognosis
Guideline-Concordant Diabetes Care Similar With NPs, PCPs
Similar rates of recommended processes of care with nurse practitioners, primary care physicians
No Evidence for Stopping Antidepressants Before Plastic Sx
Meta-analysis examines risks of bleeding, breast cancer, breast cancer recurrence, breast enlargement
SLC16A11 Linked to Type 2 Diabetes in American Indians
Diabetes association stronger in leaner individuals; partly due to weight loss after diabetes onset
Online Cognitive Therapy May Benefit Some Patients
But remote counseling is not suited to people with severe mental illness, researchers say
