Music Found to Lessen Prostate Biopsy Pain, Anxiety
Classical music played during the procedure also improved satisfaction and willingness to undergo a repeat biopsy.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Higher BMI May Lower ESRD Risk in Some Patients
Decreased risk of ESRD was observed in individuals without the metabolic syndrome.
Bundled Payments May Offer Opportunities to Individual Specialists
Among other considerations, a physician has to define a window of time for the length of care needed to treat a condition.
Targeted MR-TRUS Prostate Biopsy Accurate
Magnetic resonance-transrectal ultrasound image fusion correctly identified index tumor locations in 95% of cases.
Lupus Nephritis ESRD Rates Stable
The risk of end-stage renal disease in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus may even be declining, but outcomes differ by race.
Lower Creatinine Clearance in Older Adults Increases Odds of Muscle Atrophy
Study reveals greater likelihood of decreased walking speed and more rapid declines in lower-extremity strength.
Screen Asians for Diabetes at Lower BMI
ADA: Asian-Americans should be screened for diabetes when they have a BMI of 23 or higher.
FDA Approves Combo Zerbaxa for UTI
Combo Zerbaxa is sanctioned for complicated intra-abdominal and urinary tract infections
Osteoporosis in ESRD Patients Ups Cardiovascular Risks
Osteoporosis is significantly associated with an elevated likelihood of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, and stroke.
Consider cT2c Prostate Cancer Intermediate Risk
Patients with these tumors should be counseled appropriately and offered treatment options for intermediate-risk disease.
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