Regular egg yolk consumption may reduce the risk of dry, age-related macular degeneration by raising macular pigment concentrations, according to a report in the November issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Reuters Health Information
In a cohort study, ultraminilaparotomy and laparoscopically assisted ultraminilaparotomy were used successfully in place of laparotomy in the management of uterine fibroids. Medscape Medical News
On serial ultrasound, the vast majority of small nonpalpable testicular masses did not show significant growth or require surgical removal, and could be safely monitored without surgery. Medscape Medical News
A Mental Health America survey of psychiatrists and people with schizophrenia revealed that communication about medical health could be improved. Medscape Medical News
A study shows that nurses should ensure that graduated compression stockings are properly sized and used and that knee-length stockings be the standard length used. Medscape Medical News
