From MedPage Today:
- Men on ADT Skipping Out on Bisphosphonates. Few men in Canada receiving androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer have simultaneous bisphosphonate treatment to prevent fractures.
- What Every ED Should Have. The emergency department (ED) is one of the highest risk areas of any institution. Both the fast-paced environment and high patient volume and acuity contribute to this phenomenon. In addition, minimal information regarding the medical history of patients is known at the time of presentation.
- Even Without Concussion Football Players May Have Brain Changes. High school football players showed significant changes in brain structures after one season of practice and games, even though they have not suffered clinical concussions.
- Pituitary May Link Brain Injury and PTSD. Metabolic activity in the pituitary gland may help doctors differentiate between patients who are exhibiting signs of mild traumatic brain injury alone and those who are also suffering from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
