In female survivors of DTC, there is little observational evidence to suggest important adverse effects of RAI treatment on gonadal function, fertility or pregnancy outcomes beyond 12 months, with the exception of a possible slightly earlier age of menopause.

Level IIb nodal metastases are relatively uncommon in previously untreated SCC of the oral cavity (6%). Furthermore, isolated level IIb nodal disease is uncommon. However, given the quality of evidence to date, it is recommended that dissection of level IIb remain the standard of care in oral cavity squamous cell cancer.

Studies of the relationship between retirement and subsequent health, including longevity, have produced mixed findings. One reason may be that these studies have not taken attitudes toward retirement into account. In the current study we examined whether attitudes toward retirement can impact longevity. The cohort consisted of  participants who were followed for  years. As predicted, participants with positive attitudes toward retirement at the start of the study lived significantly longer than those with negative attitudes toward retirement. The positive attitudestoward-retirement group had a median survival advantage of . years. This survival advantage remained after controlling for relevant covariates, including age, functional health, socio-economic status, and whether employed or retired. Our findings suggest that psychological planning for retirement is as important as the more traditional forms of planning.

The pattern of excluding individuals above the age of 50 from STD risk-reduction clinical trials has persisted even though AIDS is increasing most rapidly in this age group. Therefore, a need exists to increase older individuals' representation in these clinical trials.