Give kids a safe, stress-free holiday
(HealthDay)—With all the parties, outings and family gatherings during the holidays, it's easy for kids to get overwhelmed or lost in the shuffle, a leading group of pediatricians says.
Dec 21, 2016
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Archive: 21/12/2016
Study finds substantial rate of contralateral prophylactic mastectomy when procedure not indicated
In a survey of women who underwent treatment for early-stage breast cancer in one breast, contralateral prophylactic mastectomy (CPM; both breasts are surgically removed, the breast that contains cancer and the healthy breast) ...
Dec 21, 2016
Study examines melanoma incidence, death
A new research letter published online by JAMA Dermatology updates information on trends in melanoma incidence and death in the United States since 2009.
Dec 21, 2016
Routine drug screening should be part of primary care settings, study recommends
The misuse of both prescription and illicit drugs is so prevalent in Tijuana and East Los Angeles that community clinics in those areas should routinely, though discreetly, screen for it, according to new UCLA research.
Dec 21, 2016
For older adults, poor vision can lead to physical decline and cognitive problems
Nearly 65 percent of adults aged 50 and over have vision problems. Although we know that poor vision can lessen an older adult's ability to function, until now not much has been known about how poor vision impacts an older ...
Dec 21, 2016
