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Summer Season May Be Risk Factor for Oligohydramnios
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Oligohydramnios, or diminished amniotic fluid volume, is more common during the summer than the rest of the year, according to a study in the July issue of the Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics.
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Gastroenteritis Linked to Risk of Developing Bowel Disease
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Patients with Salmonella or Campylobacter gastroenteritis have both a short- and long-term increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease, according to a study published in the August issue of Gastroenterology.
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High Hopes for Tuberculosis Drugs, Tools in Pipeline
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New drug regimens, vaccines, and diagnostic tools currently in development for tuberculosis have the potential to radically change the incidence of the disease worldwide, according to findings published online Aug. 3 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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Orthopedic Trials Faulted for Complication Reporting
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Orthopedic clinical trials show a lack of consistency in complication reporting, suggesting the need to develop a standardized protocol for complication assessment and reporting, according to a study published in the Aug. 1 issue of the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.
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Extremes of Weight Linked to Death After Liver Transplant
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Underweight and extremely obese liver transplant patients are at higher risk of death than patients with less extreme weights, according to a study in the August issue of Liver Transplantation.
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Combo Regimen Effective Against Surgical Site Infection
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The combined use of systemic and locally injected antibiotics may provide optimal protection against surgical site infections, according to an animal study published in the Aug. 1 issue of the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.
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Screening Rationale May Be Affected by HPV Vaccination
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Early vaccination against human papillomavirus can reduce the risk of cervical cancer by up to 70 percent, but screening should be initiated later and less often to reduce the risk of false positives, according to a review in the August issue of Gynecologic Oncology.
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Efficacy of Vertebroplasty for Osteoporotic Fractures Tested
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In patients with painful, osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures, vertebroplasty appears to be no more beneficial than placebo, according to two studies published in the Aug. 6 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin Linked to Diabetes
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In both men and women, sex hormone-binding globulin may play a key role in the development of diabetes and low circulating levels may be an important predictor of disease risk, according to a study published online Aug. 5 in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Recurrent Mutations Seen in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
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In acute myeloid leukemia, recurring mutations may play an important role in pathogenesis, according to a study published online Aug. 5 in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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