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Psoriasis registry study provides more data on infliximab’s infection risk
Infliximab was associated with a statistically significant increased risk of serious infection, compared with non-biologic systemic treatments.
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Researchers pinpoint antigen for autoimmune pancreatitis
The antigen has potential for use as a diagnostic marker.
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Lay health workers improve end-of-life care
Nonclinical personnel helped patients register treatment preferences and increased patient satisfaction.
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Greening intervention tied to self-reported improved mental health
City residents reported a decrease in feelings of depression and worthlessness after vacant lots were improved.
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No benefit of direct stenting in PCI
Direct stenting had similar outcomes to conventional stenting in an analysis of three previous studies.
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Prenatal depression tracked through multiple generations shows increase
These findings may not be generalizable to older women or other ethnic groups.
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Statin effect in prostate cancer may be caused by reduced inflammation
SAN FRANCISCO – Statin use is associated with lower lethality in prostate cancer. A new genetic analysis points to reduced inflammation in the...
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Prostate cancer risk before age 55 higher for black men
SAN FRANCISCO – Efforts at identifying prostate cancer at an earlier age should consider black men as a high risk group.
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Primary hPTH often goes unnoticed
Rates of undiagnosed primary hPTH at a kidney stone center were higher than expected, and about one in five cases could have been diagnosed before...
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Phototherapy has lasting benefit in low-risk prostate cancer
SAN FRANCISCO – A 4-year extension study shows fewer conversions to radical therapy in men with low-risk prostate cancer who receive vascular-...
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Testosterone therapy tied to kidney stone risk
Testosterone’s effect on kidney oxalate and citrate levels may drive the increased risk.
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Complete MUS mesh removal not linked to incontinence
SAN FRANCISCO – A retrospective analysis at a tertiary center suggests fear of incontinence should not prevent mesh removal.
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Air pollution linked to childhood hypertension
Third trimester exposure to particular matter less than 2.5 µm was associated with greater risk of childhood high blood pressure.
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Stroke-smoking link is dose dependent in young men
Smoking cessation is the goal, but every little bit helps.
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New JIA guidelines emphasize treating to target
Guidelines rely on evidence of benefits in adults, but should spur research in children.