Functional decline in children with retinoblastoma greater than expected
1. A significant decline in developmental functioning was seen in children treated for retinoblastoma after age 5 years. 2. The...
Proposed need for regulation of direct-to-consumer genetic testing
1. Direct to consumer genetic tests have increased in popularity due to technology, access, and affordable cost, and present both...
Increased risk of aggressive prostate cancer following vasectomy
1. Vasectomy was associated with a small increased risk of aggressive prostate cancer on extended long-term follow-up. Evidence Rating Level:...
High post-surgery vitamin D levels linked with increased survival in colon cancer
1. In patients with Stage I-III colorectal cancer, higher postoperative serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D levels were associated with decreased cancer-specific...
Wide variation identified in use of laparoscopy across American hospitals
1. Researchers found significant variation in utilization of minimally invasive surgery in US hospitals. 2. Urban and not-for-profit hospitals were...
Annual MRI aids breast cancer screening in high-risk patients
1. The combination of an annual MRI and mammography in women at high risk for breast cancer demonstrated a high breast...
Medical liability system presents hurdles to injured patients
Image: PD The following report is part of 2 Minute Medicine’s new Law & Medicine Specialty Topic, which aims to briefly...
AAP recommends child life services
Image: PD 1. The child life program encompasses a variety of modalities (including therapeutic play and psychologic preparation) in order...
Physician recourse to online reviews may be futile
Image: PD The following is the pilot review in 2 Minute Medicine’s new Law & Medicine Specialty Topic, which aims...
AAP concerns about High-Deductible Health Plans
Image: PD 1. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that the government consider restricting high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) to...
