Clinicians may be screening male patients whose life expectancy limits any potential benefits from the routine test, Dr. Gerald Chodak suggests. Medscape Urology
In a randomized trial, adding ligation to nadolol did not improve the efficacy of prophylaxis for first variceal bleeding and increased adverse events. Medscape Medical News
A phase 3 study demonstrates significant improvement in lower back pain for prolonged periods with extended-release hydromorphone. Medscape Medical News
A study shows no association between performing a chorionic villus sampling in the first trimester and subsequent development of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. Medscape Medical News