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Big Drop in Malignant Melanoma Rate After Bariatric Surgery Weight loss surgery for obesity appears to result in a huge reduction in the risk of malignant melanoma that persists for up to 20 years, according to a new analysis of long-term data from the SOS study.
AACE 2018Lab Tests Can Pinpoint Risk of Hypoparathyroidism After Surgery Patients with low calcium and parathyroid hormone immediately after total thyroidectomy are at greatest risk of developing permanent hypoparathyroidism. Study authors argue for routine testing post-surgery.
AHA Advisory Recommends Fish Twice Weekly for CV HealthA new scientific advisory from the American Heart Association reaffirms a recommendation to eat two servings of fish per week
to prevent heart failure, coronary heart disease, sudden death, and stroke.
Medscape Medical News, May 24, 2018
Alzheimer's Risk Allele Linked to PTSD, Depression After TBIWhile a link has previously been shown between the APOE epsilon 4 genetic variant and neuropathology, new research suggests
it also elevates risk for psychiatric symptoms after TBI.
Medscape Medical News, May 24, 2018
AAP Favors Flu Shot Over Nasal Spray VaccineFor the upcoming 2018-2019 flu season, the AAP recommends sticking with the inactivated influenza vaccine, which provides
better protection; the nasal spray should only be used in kids who refuse shots.
Medscape Medical News, May 24, 2018
Big Drop in Malignant Melanoma Rate After Bariatric SurgeryWeight loss surgery for obesity appears to result in a huge reduction in the risk of malignant melanoma that persists for
up to 20 years, according to a new analysis of long-term data from the SOS study.
Medscape Medical News, May 24, 2018
Routine CT Not Warranted After Chronic Subdural Hematoma SurgeryDo patient outcomes and costs justify routine CT after surgery for chronic subdural hematoma? Researchers in the TOSCAN trial
find no benefit, and a suggestion of detriment, with follow-up imaging.
A Call for a Lyme Disease VaccineWith the increase in vector-borne disease, we need more than an ounce of prevention. What we really need is a vaccine for
Lyme disease.
The Diplomatic Way to End the Patient VisitThere is no shortage of time pressure in today's visit, How can you end each visit in a clear and effective, but appropriate, manner?
Medscape Business of Medicine, May 21, 2018
Does Tort Reform Affect Patient Care?; MoreThe role of tort reform in patient care; grieving parents reach settlement with VA; medical malpractice boundary set in case involving deaf student; quadruple amputee argues to exceed state damages cap.
The Future of Medicine From a Leader in BiosensorsDr Eric Topol talks with pioneering researcher John Rogers about how his flexible electronic devices are being used in medicine and what further developments lie ahead.
Eric J. Topol, MDDirector, Scripps Translational Science Institute; Executive Vice President and Professor of Molecular Medicine, The Scripps Research Institute; Senior Consultant, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, California; Editor-in-Chief, Medscape
