A review of trial data suggests that removable splints offer a more tolerable but equally effective alternative to casts in the treatment of minor fractures of the wrist in children. Reuters Health Information
Only now is the magnitude of problems related to college drinking beginning to be seen, but these can be reduced, said an NIAAA expert. Medscape Medical News
Preliminary data show that treatment with the experimental compound cediranib improved both progression-free survival and overall survival in patients with recurrent glioblastoma who failed standard treatments. Medscape Medical News
In a phase 2 trial, an immunotherapeutic given after surgery for lung cancer reduced the risk for relapse to the extent seen with chemotherapy. Medscape Medical News
A review suggests that physical exercise can help reduce fatigue both during and after treatment of cancer, but evidence is limited to suggest the best type or optimal intensity of exercise. Medscape Medical News
Symptoms and risks associated with GERD, benefits of treatment and continued monitoring are key in patient communication for treatment and management of GERD in this case-based educational activity. Medscape Family Medicine
Renal tract malformations can remain undetected until the development of symptoms. The current article summarizes the best practice for diagnosis and management of patients with renal tract malformations. Nature Clinical Practice Nephrology
A new analysis of published studies suggests that infants who attend day care and playgroups have a 30% lower risk for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Medscape Medical News
The contamination of glaucoma medications in a clinical setting appears to depend more on patients than on whether the medicine contains benzalkonium choloride (BAK) or is BAK-free. Medscape Medical News
