Archive: 02/10/2014

Treatment to reduce blood clots otolaryngology in patients admitted for surgery examined

The effectiveness of a treatment to reduce blood clots among otolaryngology patients admitted for surgery appears to differ based on patient risk and the procedure.

Oct 2, 2014

LGBT bioethics: Visibility, disparities, and dialogue

Despite the legalization of same-sex marriage in 19 states and the District of Columbia and an executive order to prohibit federal contractors from discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender employees, ...

Oct 2, 2014

CDC offers Ebola guidance for health care providers

(HealthDay)—In the wake of the first confirmed case of a patient being diagnosed with Ebola in the United States, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is offering information on Ebola diagnosis and management ...

Oct 2, 2014

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Researchers discover gene that can predict aggressive prostate cancer at diagnosis

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have identified a biomarker living next door to the KLK3 gene that can predict which GS7 prostate cancer patients will have a more aggressive form of cancer.

Oct 2, 2014

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Hydrocodone combo products reclassified as Schedule II

(HealthDay)—A new rule taking effect Oct. 6 reclassifies hydrocodone combination products as Schedule II controlled substances, which will impact prescribing practices for these products, according to a report from the ...

Oct 2, 2014

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Program improves instrument cost efficiency of spine surgery

(HealthDay)—Applying principles of Lean management may optimize instrument utilization for spine surgery, according to research published in the Sept. 15 issue of Spine.

Oct 2, 2014

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Smoke-free subsidized housing could save nearly $500 million

(HealthDay)—Making all government-subsidized housing in the United States smoke-free could save nearly half a billion dollars a year in health care and housing-related costs, a new study indicates.

Oct 2, 2014

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Blackflies may be responsible for spreading nodding syndrome

Despite decades of research, scientists have yet to pinpoint the exact cause of nodding syndrome (NS), a disabling disease affecting African children. A new report suggests that blackflies infected with the parasite Onchocerca ...

Oct 2, 2014