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New research from South Africa suggests that HIV may not be a barrier for kidney transplants between people infected with the virus. The study appears in the Feb. 12 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

HIV+ to HIV+ Kidney Transplantation May Be Feasible

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South African researchers report 'impressive' results in 27 cases
The optic nerve may provide clues to a stroke patient's survival

ASA: Ultrasound of Optic Nerve Could Aid Stroke Prognosis

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Thickness of optic nerve's sheath seemed tied to odds for patient death during the study period
Prenatal exposure to tobacco is associated with shorter fetal telomere length

Maternal Smoking Linked to Shorter Fetal Telomere Length

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Tobacco exposure may result in early intrauterine programming
Since the publication of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force guidelines for mammography in 2009

Mammography Rates Down Since 2009 USPSTF Guidelines

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Decrease among white, Hispanic, and Asian women, but not among black women
For older adults at high risk of mobility disability

MetS Prevalent Among Seniors at Risk of Mobility Disability

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No consistent observations between metabolic syndrome and walking speed, self-reported disability
Neurosurgeons are more likely to practice defensive medicine in states with high state-level liability risk

Defensive Neurosurgery Up in States With High Liability Risk

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Neurosurgeons' perceptions of state's liability environment correspond with objective risk
Children with type 1 diabetes have an increased risk of psychiatric disorders

Risk of Psychiatric Disorders Up for Children With T1DM

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Increased risk of psychiatric morbidity most pronounced in six months after diagnosis
For infants with atopic dermatitis

Human Breast Milk Effective for Infants With Atopic Dermatitis

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Topical application of breast milk found to be as effective as hydrocortisone 1 percent ointment
Given that physicians are chosen for meaningful use audits at random

Seven Tips Help Doctors Prepare for Meaningful Use Audits

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Best way to prepare for an audit is to assume it will happen and make sure MU requirements are met
A review of 52

Health Benefits of Moderate Drinking May Be Overestimated

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Not all factors considered in previous studies, researchers say