Racial Disparity in Diabetes Control
Diabetes control may be more challenging for Hispanics than for non-Hispanic whites, a meta-analysis suggests.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Graft Loss Risk Linked to Employment
Renal graft loss is less likely among transplant recipients who are employed full time when they get their kidneys and at one year postoperatively, according to researchers.
Sextant Biopsy Alone May Miss Tumors
Prostate biopsies in men with a PSA level of 4.01-10.0 ng/mL and normal findings on digital rectal examination (DRE) should include lateral cores in addition to the sextant biopsy, according to investigators.
Lower PSAV Threshold Useful
SAN FRANCISCO—A PSA velocity (PSAV) threshold of 0.4 ng/mL per year can distinguish between clinically significant and insignificant prostate cancer, new data suggest.
Untreated PCa Seldom Fatal in Elderly
SAN FRANCISCO—Few elderly men with localized prostate cancer will die from the malignancy after 10 years even in treatment is delayed, so active surveillance for these patients may be a reasonable option, according to researchers.
Study: Combo Promising for Metastatic AIPC
SAN FRANCISCO—Adding thalidomide and bevacizumab to docetaxel may hold promise for treating patients with metastatic androgen-independent prostate cancer (AIPC), investigators report.
MD Recruiting: Finding the Right Fit
For nephrology practices bringing a new physician on board and physicians searching for a practice, success ultimately is measured in terms of establishing a long-term relationship that meets the most critical needs of all involved and results in a seamless integration of new clinical staff.
Investing: Which Way Should You Turn?
It is a troubling time for investors, with both the economy and the stock market seemingly in a relentless decline. Many investors are fleeing the turmoil, moving to super-safe United States Treasury bonds. But Treasuries provide only modest returns. For better results, consider the following rock-solid investments that are suitable for even the most conservative investors.
AMA: Damage Caps Keep Lid on Premiums
Laws that limit certain damage awards in malpractice cases are limiting insurance premiums, too.
Confidentiality Plan Moves Forward
A network of organizations that will collect and analyze data on medical errors and “near-misses” while protecting physician and patient confidentiality may be in place by the end of this year.
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