Long-term use of NSAIDs and aspirin linked to lower risk of colorectal cancer
1. From a case-control study, using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or low-dose aspirin continuously for over 5 years was associated...
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Use of elotuzumab with conventional therapy linked to improved survival in multiple myeloma patients
1. Adding elotuzumab to the conventional lenalidomide and dezamethasone was associated with a 30% reduction in the risk of disease...
Dietary doses of resveratrol may inhibit development of colorectal cancer [PreClinical]
1. On a high-fat diet (HFD), mice genetically predisposed to colorectal cancer (ApcMin mice) developed fewer and smaller tumors when...
Variation noted across pre- and post-marketing studies for FDA approved devices
1. This study found that in addition to the pivotal study required for approval, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...
Mindfulness-based therapy associated with improvement in quality of life for PTSD patients
1. In this study, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) therapy resulted in a greater reduction in self-reported post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)...
Applicants given extra time on MCAT have lower USMLE pass rates
1. Individuals with extra time testing accommodations on the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) had comparable scores and medical school...
Preschoolers not offered sufficient physical activity time
1. Preschool children did not have opportunities to engage in active play time for the majority (88%) of their time...
Use of CT for adult fall patients is rising in the emergency department
1. Between 2001 and 2010, a 2.5-fold increase in CT utilization has occurred among adult fall patients visiting the emergency...
Sedentary time associated with poor health independent of physical activity
1. Prolonged sedentary time was associated with increased risk for all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease incidence and mortality, cancer incidence and...
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2 Minute Medicine Rewind December 1 – December 7, 2014
In this section, we highlight the key high-impact studies, updates, and analyses published in medicine during the past week. Twelve...