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I thought this was particularly cool. A cross-section of a dinosaur skull has been found in a marble slab in the Cathedral of Vigevano in Italy. [Thx Catherine!] “The rock contains what appears to be a horizontal section of a dinosaur’s skull. The image looks like a CT scan, and clearly shows the cranium, the [...]
Adolescent boys who watch violent movies or television programs or play violent video games may become
desensitized to aggression, which could promote aggressive attitudes and behaviors, according to a study published
online Oct. 7 in Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience.
Based on data dating back to the 1950s, sodium intake among adults in the United States appears to
exceed recommended intakes, with no evident decrease over time, according to research published in the November
issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
The number of elderly Americans who get vaccinated against pneumonia has increased, but the proportion
is still less than 60 percent, and disparities exist among ethnic and racial groups, according to the 2009 National
Healthcare Disparities Report, published by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
Patients with relapsed Hodgkin's lymphoma who undergo sequential high-dose chemotherapy prior to
stem-cell transplantation have similar mortality but suffer more adverse events than those receiving standard
high-dose chemotherapy, according to a study published online Oct. 25 in the Journal of Clinical
Oncology.
The most recent six years of National Football League concussion data, published online Oct. 1 in
Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach, shows only a slight decline in the incidence of concussions but
documents more conservative management by team doctors in their return-to-play recommendations.
Patients undergoing primary posterior spine fusion of the thoracic and lumbar spine have a higher risk
of in-hospital death than those undergoing revision posterior spinal fusion, according to a study in the October
issue of The Spine Journal.
Men with cancer have a high prevalence of hypogonadism and a resulting reduction in quality of life
and sexual function, according to a study published online Oct. 25 in the Journal of Clinical
Oncology.
In addition to having a chronic disease, many factors, including race, type of payer, depressive
symptoms, and even body mass index, increase the risk of hospital readmission, according to research published
online Oct. 12 in the Journal of Hospital Medicine.
Immobilization of a limb does not prevent many people from driving, but wearing an arm splint appears
to have a detrimental effect on this skill, according to research published in the Oct. 6 issue of the Journal of
Bone & Joint Surgery.
Although animal and in vitro studies have shown green tea to be protective against breast cancer, a
large prospective trial in Japan has found no such benefit; the findings have been published online Oct. 28 in
Breast Cancer Research.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned those traveling to Haiti to celebrate
All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day to take precautions to protect themselves from cholera.
Radiation therapy appears to reduce recurrence rates when added to surgical treatment of rectal cancer
and to increase survival when added to medical management of prostate cancer, and a highly targeted radiation
approach may reduce gastrointestinal complications associated with prostate cancer treatment, according to three
studies to be presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology, held from Oct. 31 to
Nov. 4 in San Diego.
Exposure to bisphenol-A -- a component of many consumer products, including plastic containers and
liners of food and beverage cans -- may have an adverse effect on semen quality, according to research published
online Oct. 29 in Fertility and Sterility.
Adolescents who report symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder may be at risk for obesity
in adulthood, according to research published online Oct. 26 in the International Journal of Obesity.
Scientists have developed a new, high-tech way to protect silver from tarnish, a huge threat to many museum artifacts. To protect these objects for generations to come, scientists from the A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland, College Park, have teamed up with conservators from the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, [...]
The use of anticoagulants in prostate cancer patients treated with radical prostatectomy or
radiotherapy appears to significantly reduce prostate cancer-specific mortality, according to a study to be
presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology, held from Oct. 31 to Nov. 4 in San
Diego.
Consumption of polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as those found in fish oils, may be effective for
preventing and treating periodontitis, according to research published in the November issue of the Journal of the
American Dietetic Association.
Among healthy individuals, the use of first-dollar coverage -- also known as zero-deductible coverage
-- may modestly improve utilization of preventive services, especially in people in low-deductible plans, according
to research published online Oct. 28 in Health Services Research.
While standard models and epidemiological data have suggested that radiation-related cancer risks are
higher in children and decrease with increasing age at exposure, mathematical models do not support this for all
cancer types, according to research published online Oct. 25 in the Journal of the National Cancer
Institute.
Genomic sequencing of metastatic pancreatic cancers along with mathematical modeling suggests that
there is a 10- to 15-year time period in which to find and destroy malignant pancreatic cells before the cancer
becomes advanced, according to research published online Oct. 27 in Nature.
Obese men who have vasectomy reversal have lower serum testosterone levels and more antisperm
antibodies than overweight and normal-weight men, but age of their female partners is the only independent
predictor of post-surgery pregnancy, according to research published in the October issue of Urology.
Assessing adipose body compartments with magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and spectroscopy, researchers
have identified factors predictive of improved insulin sensitivity in patients undergoing a lifestyle intervention
program; their findings have been published in the November issue of Radiology.
The concomitant use of a histamine2-receptor antagonist and clopidogrel for patients with prior acute
coronary syndrome more than doubles the risk of rehospitalization or death compared to treatment with clopidogrel
only, according to research published in the October issue of Gastroenterology.
Coffee and tea consumption is associated with a lower risk of glioma, according to research published
in the November issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has
recommended that adults aged 65 years and older who are in close contact with infants be vaccinated against
whooping cough.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
panel has recommended that 16-year-olds get a meningitis booster shot, as the vaccine does not appear to last as
long as previously thought.
A prediction model that uses computed tomography findings of ancillary aortic abnormalities may help
physicians identify individuals at high risk for cardiovascular disease, according to research published in the
November issue of Radiology.
Gamma knife stereotactic radiosurgery appears to be an effective option for the long-term management
of trigeminal neuralgia associated with multiple sclerosis, according to a study to be presented at the annual
meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology, held from Oct. 31 to Nov. 4 in San Diego.
Novel colorectal cancer screening tools and markers as well as a new treatment were presented at the
American Association for Cancer Research's special conference on Colorectal Cancer: Biology to Therapy, held from
Oct. 27 to 30 in Philadelphia.
As individuals progress to type 1 diabetes, their glucose levels show wide fluctuations and gradually
increase overall, though glucose fluctuations are not related to early C-peptide response, according to research
published in the October issue of Diabetes.
Lenore S. Kakita, M.D., learned about perseverence, acceptance, determination and strength during an
unlikely time. She was a United States-born Japanese toddler when the fear of "Yellow Peril"
gripped the country during World War II. She spent five of the first six years of her life in U.S. relocation
camps. Her father, Hajime Uyeyama, M.D., a family practitioner born in Berkeley, Calif., was forced to close his
Oakland practice, and he and his family were interned at camps in California, then in Colorado.
There are few things more aggravating than an itch you can't scratch — but for geriatric
patients that aggravation can be almost unbearable, as the elderly are often susceptible to a total body itch that
has no apparent cause, and therefore no apparent solution. There are a number of potential causes that
dermatologists should consider as they try to relieve their patient's itch, an expert says.
An oil boom working on the Perdido River in Alabama has snagged a 19th century anchor. Maritime archaeologists, he said, determined it was a 19th century folding stock anchor that probably predated the Civil War. Because of its size, Wilson said it was probably on a smaller ship, like a schooner. The anchor was turned [...]
Dr. Buttox travels to Europe to learn about a new botulinum toxin that is popular there. He
understands he can't use the product in his office without FDA approval, but his marketing department gets him to
discuss the product with the national press. Does the FDA have jurisdiction over Dr. Buttox in this instance, and
if so, to what extent?
The key concerns that dog dermatology today — healthcare reform, workforce woes and the
impact of cosmetic dermatology — aren't going to disappear soon, sources say. Nevertheless, they say,
the specialty will survive, although probably with more nonphysician clinicians delivering dermatologic
care.
Probiotics are assuming popularity in nutraceuticals, especially for female health. They are found in
yogurts and nutritional supplements, such as Align (Bifidobacterium infantis, Procter &
Gamble).
One part of the healthcare reform package mandated under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care
Act includes a measure to give physicians a financial incentive for developing "meaningful use" of
their certified electronic health record technology. As I learn more and more about the meaningful use provision, I
realize it involves a great deal more than just digitalizing patients' medical records.
Mohs surgeons are facing rising skin cancer rates, along with concerns about healthcare reform and
controversial changes in credentialing, sources say.
Drugmaker Allergan recently agreed to pay $600 million to resolve federal charges that the company
improperly marketed Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) for off-label use. On Call wondered whether dermatologists think
that this increased effort in enforcing off-label marketing rules is a good pursuit for the government. Would derms
rather they never be allowed to hear about potentially beneficial off-label uses from drug reps?
Reducing patients' time to wait is certainly a noble goal and one that you should always strive to
achieve. Eliminating wait time, however, is impossible for most dermatology practices. Steps you take to improve
the quality of waiting time can do more than reduce frustration; they may turn the experience into a positive
impression for patients.
Several recent developments, such as ammonia-free hair dyes and more gentle hair-straightening
methods, can help make taking care of geriatric hair easier, according to an expert.
Rising melanoma rates among patients of color in portions of the country indicate that dermatologists
must tailor specific sun-safety messages for these populations, experts say.
The U.S. government is strengthening its crackdown on practitioners who scam federal healthcare
programs, with new muscle provided by the 2010 healthcare reform law and a determination to shut down fraudulent or
erroneous claims, which exceeded $24 billion in 2009.
Good communication and negotiating skills are the cornerstones to any productive relationship,
including those with patients, office staff and leaders in the cosmetic industry. Understanding the importance of
cultivating these skills can help to build a solid foundation for harmonious, long-lasting and fruitful working
relationships.
Decubitus ulcers or bedsores can be a serious condition, especially for the elderly patient. But one
expert says prevention, treatment and a dermatologist's early involvement offer the best combination for a positive
outcome.
A new cohesive polydensified matrix hyaluronic acid (CPMHA, Belotero Balance, Merz) has outlasted
bovine collagen in a 24-week study of nasolabial fold (NLF) correction and performed well in a 1.5-year follow-up
study, according to Rhoda S. Narins, M.D., director of the Dermatology Surgery and Laser Center, White Plains,
N.Y., clinical professor of dermatology, New York University School of Medicine; and lead author of the
study.
Most of us use them or are at least fascinated by them, but do we all know the basics of today's
lasers? This month's Light on Lasers column is devoted to the basic laser terms that are critical to understanding,
naming and operating any laser or light-based system.
Melanocytic nevi always have the potential to change in size, shape and color regardless of when they
first appear in the skin, or the age of the patient. A recent study shows that though some nevi demonstrate dynamic
change throughout a pregnancy, there does not appear to be an increased risk of malignant transformation of these
nevi, nor is there an association between changing nevi and melanoma.
Comorbidities and the concomitant use of other drug therapies are factors that need to be taken into
account when managing skin cancers in elderly patients, according to the chairman of the department of dermatology
at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York.
Dialysis patients may be more vulnerable to premature death, low physical quality of life, and lack of
adherence to doctors' recommendations if they have little support from family and friends, according to research
published online Oct. 21 in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
Colonoscopies may significantly reduce the risk of dying from colorectal cancer, though the benefits
appear limited to reducing mortality from distal, not proximal, colorectal cancer, according to research published
in the October issue of Gastroenterology.
Red yeast rice, a popular dietary supplement for reducing cholesterol, contains widely differing
concentrations of monacolins, the active ingredients, by brand, and some contain a potentially toxic substance,
according to research published in the Oct. 25 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine.
The best and most efficient test for diagnosing chronic osteomyelitis of the foot in patients with
diabetes may be the probe-to-bone test, according to research published in the October issue of Diabetes
Care.
Despite increased risk during the first two weeks, the risk of death during opioid substitution
therapy is lower, overall, than the risk of death out of treatment, according to research published online Oct. 26
in BMJ.
A set of criteria can be used by pediatricians to reassure new parents that their infant is likely to
sleep through the night -- on the parents' sleep schedule -- by the age of 5 months, according to research
published online Oct. 25 in Pediatrics.
Each additional healthy lifestyle behavior can decrease colorectal cancer risk by 11 percent,
according to research published online Oct. 26 in BMJ. In another article in the same issue, a decision aid to help
adults with low education levels make informed colorectal cancer screening decisions appears to cause more patients
to avoid the screening entirely.
Pregnant women who have a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device inserted immediately after
delivery are much more likely to expel the device in the months after delivery than women who delay insertion, but
intrauterine device use six months after delivery is similar in the two groups, according to a study in the
November issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
A joint committee of the American Society of Hematology and the American Society of Clinical Oncology
has published an updated guideline for the use of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents in cancer patients with
chemotherapy-induced anemia. The guideline was published online Oct. 25 in both Blood and the Journal of Clinical
Oncology.
An electronic tracking system picks up more outpatient endoscopic-related complications requiring an
emergency department visit/hospitalization than does standard physician reporting, according to research published
in the Oct. 25 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine. These visits add substantially to the real cost of
endoscopic procedures.
Crizotinib, a small-molecule inhibitor of anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK), appears to be effective in
reducing or stabilizing lung tumors with ALK rearrangement, according to research published in the Oct. 28 issue of
the New England Journal of Medicine.
Marathon runners can injure individual left ventricular segments, and runners who are less fit are
most likely to suffer damage, according to a study presented at the 2010 Canadian Cardiovascular Congress, held
from Oct. 23 to 27 in Montréal.
A free margin of 2 mm from the invasive tumor appears to be associated with a low risk of residual
disease in patients undergoing breast-conserving surgery, according to research published in the November issue of
the International Journal of Clinical Practice.
Obese patients who undergo gastric banding or sleeve gastrectomy to lose weight are less likely to
form kidney stones after the procedure than patients who have the more invasive Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery,
according to a study in the October issue of Urology.
Increasing exposure to fine particulate matter air pollution may be one factor explaining the dramatic
rise in diabetes prevalence over the past few decades, according to research published in the October issue of
Diabetes Care.
Nearly one in 10 sexually active adolescents reports a same-sex partner, and those who have partners
of both sexes report behaviors that put them at risk for sexually transmitted infections, according to research
published online Oct. 25 in Pediatrics.
Individuals who smoke heavily in midlife appear to have a higher risk of dementia -- including
Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia -- decades later, according to research published online Oct. 25 in the
Archives of Internal Medicine.
Elderly patients who are hospitalized for severe sepsis are at increased risk of substantial new
cognitive impairment and diminished functionality, according to a study in the Oct. 27 issue of the Journal of the
American Medical Association.
The demand for radiation oncology may grow substantially faster than supply over the next decade,
according to research published online Oct. 18 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Primary care physicians have substantially lower hourly wages than other specialists, and although
most physicians find Medicare reimbursement inequitable, they show little consensus on how to reform it, according
to two studies published in the Oct. 25 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine.
A novel bivalent oral poliovirus vaccine (bOPV) against poliovirus types 1 and 3 appears to be
superior to trivalent OPV (tOPV) and non-inferior to monovalent type 1 OPV (mOPV1) and mOPV3, according to a study
published online Oct. 26 in The Lancet.
In the absence of clinical narcolepsy, healthy people who are positive for the genetic narcolepsy
marker allele DQB1*0602 have more fragmented sleep and respond poorly to chronic partial sleep deprivation,
according to research published in the Oct. 26 issue of Neurology.
Researchers analyzing H1N1 antibody levels after the 2009 pandemic have determined that a third wave
in 2010 is unlikely, though people aged 50 to 79 may be more vulnerable; their findings, which support shifting
vaccination prioritization from young people to older people, have been published online Oct. 18 in CMAJ, the
journal of the Canadian Medical Association.
Individuals treated with clopidogrel for percutaneous coronary intervention who are carriers of
reduced-function CYP2C19 alleles are more likely to suffer major cardiovascular events than patients without the
genetic variants, according to research published in the Oct. 27 issue of the Journal of the American Medical
Association.
Offering colorectal cancer screening to low-income minority women during mammography visits can be an
effective way to increase screening in this population, but a lack of medical insurance remains an important
barrier for many women, according to a study published online Oct. 25 in Cancer.
Patients with colorectal cancer who have the KRAS codon 13-mutated tumor type respond better to
treatment with cetuximab than patients with other KRAS-mutated tumor types, according to a study in the Oct. 27
issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
A program in which barbers with predominantly African-American clients conduct blood pressure
monitoring and referral may improve hypertension control among black men, according to research published online
Oct. 25 in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
Routine prostate cancer screening appears to significantly reduce the risk of metastatic disease
within 10 years of prostate cancer treatment, according to a study to be presented at the annual meeting of the
American Society for Radiation Oncology, held from Oct. 31 to Nov. 4 in San Diego.
Obesity appears to be associated with increased assisted reproductive technology cycle cancellation
and treatment and pregnancy failures, and also with oocyte immaturity in women undergoing in vitro fertilization,
according to two studies presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, held
from Oct. 23 to 27 in Denver.
Hormone level variation during a woman's menstrual cycle may affect her response to emotional stimuli,
according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, held from
Oct. 23 to 27 in Denver.
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The incidence of Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase is on the rise in a major metropolitan city,
according to the results of a survey presented at the annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America,
held from Oct. 21 to 24 in Vancouver, Canada.
Patients at hospitals performing better than average on a variety of procedures and diagnoses have a
lower risk of mortality compared to patients at low-performing hospitals, according to research released Oct. 20 by
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