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While stress has well documented effects on immune, neurochemical and endocrinological function, its role in cancer progression is less well understood. It is appreciated, in preclinical studies, that stress can affect the growth of some tumors through modulation of the immune response to tumor cells.
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Hormone therapy is highly effective for relieving symptoms associated with menopause and for preventing postmenopausal osteoporosis. Some women, however, respond unsatisfactorily to standard doses of hormone therapy.
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There continues to be controversy regarding the merits and risks of one- or two-layer closure of the uterus during cesarean section. Also, although opinions abound concerning whether or not to close the peritoneum during a cesarean section, until now there has been sparse evidence in the literature to back either side.
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Hyperthyroidism is one of the most readily recognized entities in clinical medicine. It is a disorder with easily recognized symptoms and signs that make the diagnosis obvious.
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A team from UCSF recently reviewed company documents that were entered into the public record as a result of litigation over the promotion of gabapentin (Neurontin) between 1994 and 1998.
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A medical research unit in the United Kingdom analyzed 18 different strategies for managing patients with suspected deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Using systematic review, meta-analysis and cost effectiveness analysis, they settled on an algorithm based on clinical risk.
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HCV may persist and replicate in the liver and PBMCs of healthy, anti-HCV antibody-positive, serum HCV RNA-negative patients who have persistently normal ALT levels. These patients should be followed up, because they have an ongoing viral infection.
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Antibiotics may improve acute purulent rhinitis at the cost of gastrointestinal upset and rash.
