Older Patients Can Benefit From Older Donor Kidneys
Many of these organs would otherwise get discarded, researcher says
Most Young Pediatricians Satisfied With First Jobs
Most engaged in clinical care; report that allocation of time for specific duties is consistent with goals
Laparoscopic Tops Abdominal Hysterectomy for Fibroid Tumors
More deaths from leiomyosarcoma after laparoscopic hysterectomy; lower rates of complications
Fish, ω-3 PUFAs Linked to Survival After Breast Cancer
Reduction in all-cause mortality for women with high intake of tuna, other fish, ω-3-PUFAs
Less Aggressive Guidelines Issued for Pancreatic Cysts
Guidelines recommend surveillance for low-risk cysts, discontinuation after no change for five years
Nocturnal GERD Tied to Non-Infectious Rhinitis
Greater number of reflux episodes reported tied to higher risk of non-infectious rhinitis
Early Palliative Care Improves Survival in Advanced Cancer
Second study shows benefits for caregivers with early palliative care intervention
Physician/Pharmacist Model Can Improve Mean BP
BP control no better in overall cohort, but improved for participants from racial minority groups
AAOS: Just Home Rehab May Be Enough Post Knee Surgery
People do just as well with in-home physical therapy, researchers find
Cancer Risk Down for Men With High Midlife Fitness
Study shows lower risk of lung, colon tumors at 65 and older