Ultrasound Diagnosis of Fetal Teratoma Very Accurate
Very high sensitivity, low false-positives, but prognosis depends on location, size
CO2 Insufflation Beneficial During Colonoscopy
Reduced post-colonoscopy abdominal discomfort; more patients pain-, distention-free
H. Pylori Resistance to Antibiotics Increasing
Bacteria frequently resistant to clarithromycin, metronidazole, levofloxacin
FDA OKs Long-Acting Atypical Antipsychotic for Schizophrenia
Aristada (aripiprazole lauroxil) is injected every four-to-six weeks
Laparoscopic Surgery May Not Be Best Option for Rectal Cancer
Results from two studies show standard surgery to be slightly more successful
California Governor Signs Right-to-Die Bill Into Law
Physicians can now prescribe life-ending drugs to terminally ill
As HIV Patients Live Longer, Certain Cancer Risks Rise
Anal, colorectal, and liver cancers more common now, researchers find
USPSTF Recommends CRC Screening for 50- to 75-Year-Olds
Grade A recommendation for 50- to 75-year-olds; individualized decision urged for those age 76 to 85
Acetaminophen Given Early Doesn’t Cut ICU Days
No impact on number of ICU-free days in patients with fever due to probable infection
Upper-Limb Remote Preconditioning No Help in Cardiac Sx
Two studies show no significant benefit for patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery
