Pulsed Dye Laser Feasible for Steroid-Induced Atrophic Scars
Of 15 patients treated with pulsed dye laser, all but one experienced some degree of improvement
Veterans Have Poor Oral, Throat Cancer Outcomes
In oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, overall survival at five years is 40 percent
Weekly Leflunomide Effective for Early Rheumatoid Arthritis
Similar benefits seen with weekly 50 mg dose versus daily 10 mg dose
Non-Invasive Laser Technique Accurately Detects Melanoma
Small study showed 100 percent sensitivity and 90.9 percent specificity
Nine Modifiable Factors May Be Key in Reducing Alzheimer’s Risk
Evidence suggests benefit from addressing related potentially modifiable risk factors
Vitamin D Tied to Fewer Falls in Homebound Seniors
Homebound elderly might benefit from supplementation, research suggests
Good Moods Infectious Among Teens, Depression Is Not
Researchers say happy adolescents appear to help others avoid or recover from depression
Significant Rise in Organic Food Recalls in the United States
Recalls have been driven by bacterial contamination, like salmonella, listeria, hepatitis A
CDC: Most Contact Lens Wearers Admit Risky Eye Care Behaviors
Old cases, contaminated solution, and sleeping in lenses boost infection risk
Bulimia Nervosa Tied to Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Increased risk in patients versus controls; higher lifetime prevalence for patients, especially males
