The tocolytic agent 17-alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate (17OHPC) is relatively ineffective, exerting minimal activity on the uterus except for the subset of women with prior history of preterm birth. Medscape Medical News
A meta-analysis shows that nonergot dopamine agonists may significantly reduce symptom severity, but a significant proportion of patients will discontinue use as a result of adverse events. Medscape Medical News
A urine test already marketed for diagnosing prostate cancer could also be useful for guiding management if further studies validate these results. Medscape Medical News
Research highlights include topics such as high blood pressure, gender differences in the perception of MI symptoms, pain, palliative care, and premature birth. Medscape Nurses
A study shows that young children exposed to various maternal infections, such as vaginal yeast infection and diarrhea, while in utero have an increased risk for epilepsy. Medscape Medical News
In a population of elderly male veterans in a primary care setting, brief counseling improved participation in home-based walking and strength and flexibility exercise. Medscape Medical News
HPV promotes cancer, but its transmission remains incompletely understood. The current study examines patterns of transmission among heterosexual couples and isolates factors associated with increased rates of transmission. Emerging Infectious Diseases
Black and white rectal cancer patients on Medicare have similar referral rates to oncologists, but black patients are significantly less likely to receive adjuvant care after surgery. Medscape Medical News
