Screening children after febrile urinary tract infection (UTI) with dimercaptosuccinic acid scans, followed by voiding cystourethrography for abnormal scans, could increase radiation exposure 10-fold. Medscape Medical News
The most rigorous investigation of differences in circulating blood mercury levels to date shows there is no difference between children with autism and typically developing children. Medscape Medical News
A new study examines hippocampal atrophy and silent infarcts in nondemented elderly patients and shows that both contribute independently to memory loss. Medscape Medical News
Investigators say the drug-coated balloon is potentially cheaper and is associated with a shorter duration of clopidogrel therapy, which would increase safety. Heartwire
The American College of Cardiology held a joint symposium with the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association to discuss how a team-based approach to patient care can improve patient outcomes. Medscape Medical News
Multiple medication use is common among older cancer patients, and can lead to negative outcomes such as adverse drug reactions and interactions. br / iMedscape Medical News/i
