Most women are accustomed to the uncomfortable ritual of having a yearly pelvic examination. But a new guideline from the American College of Physicians (ACP) suggests it may be time to make the procedure a thing of the past for… Read More ›
Month: June 2014
Kidney Transplant Patients May Reap Big Benefits From Small Policy Changes
An experimental policy that helped 2 states ease their geographic disparities in allocating donor kidneys may play a role in alleviating similar discrepancies nationwide, according to a new study. National policy now specifies that if a donor kidney isn’t used… Read More ›
JAMA Forum: A Global Epidemic in Plain Sight
The leading cause of death in Maryland among women during pregnancy and the first year after delivery is not hemorrhage, eclampsia, heart disease, cancer, or even motor vehicle accidents. It’s homicide. Lethal violence against pregnant and postpartum women is shocking,… Read More ›
Author Insights: Best Type of Anesthesia for Hip Fracture Surgery? New Study Sheds Light on Debate
Because hip fractures are a major cause of disability and mortality in the elderly population, determining what constitutes optimal surgical and postsurgical care for people who get hip fracture surgery remains a key focus for clinical research. One area of… Read More ›
Basketball Player’s Marfan Diagnosis Puts Spotlight on Rare Condition
Just 4 days before he was expected to be drafted by a professional basketball team, Isaiah Austin received a career-ending diagnosis of Marfan syndrome, according to reports from ESPN. Individuals with this genetic condition, which can cause enlargement and weakening… Read More ›
Increasing Lung Cancer Risk in 5 Minutes or Less
Smokers often crave a cigarette within minutes of waking, but a new study shows that lighting up immediately may increase their lung cancer risk. Research published today in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute examined whether lung cancer risk… Read More ›
JAMA Forum: “Have You Ever Served?” The VA and the Private Sector
I’m a veteran. I served in the US Army Nurse Corps for 3 years after I graduated from nursing school, the last 2 years of which were paid for by the Army. From 1970 to 1973, I served as a… Read More ›
