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Focused PSA Screening Strategy, Based on Empirical Data

Three lifetime prostate-specific antigen tests (age: mid 40s, early 50s, and 60) are sufficient for at least half of men.

Uptake and Effectiveness of Zoster Vaccine in the General Population

Only 3.9% of the general U.S. population aged ≥65 received the zoster vaccine, but vaccinees had significantly reduced rates of zoster and postherpetic neuralgia.

CPAP vs. Mandibular Advancement Device for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Adherence and some quality-of-life measures were better with the device than with continuous positive airway pressure.

Prostate Cancer Screening: One More Take

The American College of Physicians has issued guidance for clinicians.

Vitamin D and Calcium: What Women Need at Midlife and After

Both nutrients are important for bone health.

Midlife Cardiorespiratory Fitness Might Attenuate Later-Life Dementia

Later dementia was less common among people who were more fit before age 65.

Intensive Life Support After Major Surgery: The Surgeon's Perspective

Many surgeons believe that withdrawing life support during the first postoperative week is unacceptable.

Does Anti–Tumor Necrosis Factor Therapy Elevate Herpes Zoster Risk?

For patients with rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and psoriasis, anti-TNF therapy poses no excess risk for HZ.

HSV-1 Infection More Common Than HSV-2 — and Now Often Genital

In a prospective study involving HSV-seronegative women, incidence of HSV-1 infection was more than double that of HSV-2 infection; most symptomatic HSV-1 infections were genital.

Managing Venous Thromboembolism in Cancer Patients

A summary of new guidelines for prevention and treatment

Lifting the Taboo on Eggs

Meta-analysis shows little association between egg consumption and coronary heart disease or stroke.

CPR: Compression-Only Wins the Long Race

Bystanders, forget about the breaths — pump that chest!

Increasing Doses of Citalopram, Escitalopram, and Amitriptyline are Associated with QT Interval Prolongation

These observational results support the FDA's warning about cardiac changes.

Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule for 2013

Highlights of the updated recommendations and a link to the CDC's vaccine resources

Time Lag to Survival Benefit After Colorectal and Breast Cancer Screening

After about 10 years, 1 colorectal cancer–related and 1 breast cancer–related death were prevented per 1000 people screened.

Extended Treatment After Unprovoked Venous Thromboembolism

Apixaban, which is not yet FDA-approved for VTE, lowered recurrence by about 7 percentage points during 1 year.

Bisphosphonate-Associated Atypical Femur Fractures: A Case Series

Index fractures occurred after a mean 9 years of bisphosphonate therapy.

Thrombosis Prophylaxis for Medical Inpatients: How Do We Weigh Risks and Benefits?

Risk factors for thrombosis and bleeding are well known, but no validated models exist to balance them for individual patients.

Risk and Adverse Effects of Energy Drink Consumption

Risks are particularly elevated when heavily caffeinated drinks are mixed with alcohol.

Rotavirus Outbreaks in Retirement Communities

Rotavirus probably is an underrecognized pathogen in older adults.

USPSTF Again Recommends Against Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy for Chronic Disease Prevention

The task force suggests no change from its 2005 recommendations.

Statins as Anticancer Drugs?

In an observational study with limitations, statin use by cancer patients was associated with lower 3-year mortality.

Does Early Otitis Media Lead to IBD?

Another potential long-term consequence of indiscriminate antibiotic use

Understanding the Effect of Healthcare Workers' Hand Hygiene

Using a novel method, investigators revealed marked heterogeneity in healthcare worker interactions and in the potential consequences of their hand hygiene.

Oral Corticosteroids Do Not Increase the Incidence of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers

Skin cancer is one of the few effects that physicians do not have to worry about in long-term systemic corticosteroid users.

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