One-Third of Women Willing to Delay Rx for Suspected UTI
In majority of women willing to delay antibiotics, symptoms spontaneously resolve within one week
Wednesday, June 05, 2013

CDC: Listeria Mainly Affects Old, Pregnant, Immunocompromised
About 20 percent of infections result in death, mainly among elderly and as stillbirth/miscarriage
Wednesday, June 05, 2013

Irregular Heartbeat May Speed Cognitive Decline
Findings based on longitudinal assessments of older adults without stroke
Wednesday, June 05, 2013

Shared-Care Model Improves Professional Satisfaction
Findings based on innovations gathered from 23 high-functioning primary care practices
Wednesday, June 05, 2013

Spending Down for Special Needs During Recession
Decrease in out-of-pocket spending seen for children with special needs during 2007 to 2009
Wednesday, June 05, 2013

Mindfulness Exercises May Reduce PTSD Symptoms
Stretching, deep breathing normalize cortisol levels and reduce symptoms of posttraumatic stress
Wednesday, June 05, 2013

Aspirin Post Hip Replacement OK for Extended Prophylaxis
Aspirin for 28 days non-inferior and as safe as dalteparin for preventing venous thromboembolism
Wednesday, June 05, 2013

Few Physicians Meeting Meaningful Use in Early 2012
Managing patient populations with electronic systems not easy for many physicians
Wednesday, June 05, 2013

Weight Loss Diets Improve Renal Function in Obese
Low-fat, Mediterranean, and low-carbohydrate diets are similarly effective regardless of diabetes
Wednesday, June 05, 2013

Office-Based Physicians Making More Patient Referrals to ER
Increase in admissions from EDs from 2003 to 2009; docs relying on EDs for complex work-ups
Wednesday, June 05, 2013

Twitter Analysis Can Inform Vaccination Campaigns
Most medical information shared on Twitter is from substantiated, professional sources
Wednesday, June 05, 2013

Blood Transfusions in Cardiac Surgery May Up Infections
Each unit of RBCs transfused linked with 29 percent increase in risk of major post-op infection
Tuesday, June 04, 2013

CDC: Small Drop in Those With Difficulty Paying Medical Bills
Decrease in adults (<65 years) and children in families with difficulty paying medical bills
Tuesday, June 04, 2013

Good Outcomes for Resident-Performed Cataract Surgery
Successful, cost-effective training surgeries beneficial for underserved patient populations
Tuesday, June 04, 2013

Final Rules on Employment Wellness Programs Released
Rules support participatory wellness programs and rewards for health-contingent programs
Tuesday, June 04, 2013

Daily Sunscreen Use During Middle-Age Slows Skin Aging
β-carotene supplementation does not seem to have an effect on skin aging
Monday, June 03, 2013

Increasing Drug Rx Linked to Exposure, Poisoning in Children
Strongest link seen for opioids; greatest risk across all medications seen for 0- to 5-year-olds
Monday, June 03, 2013

Religious Vaccine Exemptions Increasing in New York State
Second study supports immunization at sick visits rather than waiting for well-baby visits
Monday, June 03, 2013

Health of Nation Reviewed With Focus on Emergency Care
Twenty percent of people reported visiting emergency department at least once in last year
Monday, June 03, 2013

Compassion, Altruism Can Be Taught
Altered neural responses to suffering may further increase altruistic behavior
Friday, May 31, 2013

New Meds, Medical Devices Up Heart Failure Outcomes
Findings in patients with advanced heart failure referred to a tertiary university medical center
Friday, May 31, 2013

Standard VTE Prevention Supported for Bariatric Surgery
Review looks at both intravascular filters and augmented pharmacologic dosing strategies
Friday, May 31, 2013

Acute Coronary Syndrome-Related PTSD Impacts Sleep
In post-ACS recovery period, important to consider sleep for cardiac prognosis, treatment strategy
Friday, May 31, 2013

Patients Like Commercial Programs for Weight Loss
Patients say they want support and motivation, not education, in weight management programs
Friday, May 31, 2013

Aggressive Lowering of BP May Up Risk of CHD in Diabetes
Blood pressures below 120/70 mm Hg linked with increased risk of coronary heart disease
Friday, May 31, 2013

With Legalization, Marijuana Poisoning Up in Youth
Findings based on children who sought care before, after Colorado legalized medical marijuana
Friday, May 31, 2013

New Statement Released by Anticoagulation Forum
Consensus statement to help organizations develop better systems to cut medication errors
Friday, May 31, 2013

Gaps in Health Outcomes Persist in English Youth
Between 1999 and 2009, key health measures did not improve for most-deprived youth
Friday, May 31, 2013

No Effect of Attention Deficit Drugs on Substance Abuse
Childhood treatment with psychostimulants does not increase or decrease risk
Friday, May 31, 2013

Exserohilum rostratum Can Relapse After Antifungal Tx
80-year-old man relapses after antifungal therapy, resolution of symptoms and CSF white-cell count
Friday, May 31, 2013

Double-Dose Oseltamivir Not Beneficial in Severe Influenza
No virological or clinical advantage compared with standard-dose treatment for children, adults
Friday, May 31, 2013

Antismoking Messages in Media Linked to Intention to Quit
Awareness of antismoking messages from single, multiple media channels linked to intent to quit
Friday, May 31, 2013

Meta-Analysis Compares Vascular Risks for NSAIDs
Diclofenac and possibly ibuprofen linked to increased vascular risk; less risk for naproxen
Thursday, May 30, 2013

Economics, Health Explain U.S. Women's Mortality Inequalities
Employment, smoking contribute to widening mortality gap across education levels
Thursday, May 30, 2013

Patients Who Share in Care Decisions May Up Costs of Care
Hospitalized patients who preferred to be involved in care decisions had longer stays and higher costs
Thursday, May 30, 2013

Weight Loss Reduces Psoriasis Severity
Also improves skin-related quality of life
Thursday, May 30, 2013

Lactobacilli May Inhibit Pathogen for Vaginal Infections
Various strains of lactobacilli alter the adhesive properties of Trichomonas vaginalis
Thursday, May 30, 2013

Emotions in Alzheimer's Linked to Changes in Brain Size
Disease progression associated with increases in emotional contagion
Thursday, May 30, 2013

Comparable Benefits for Psychotherapies in Depression
Meta-analysis of seven types of treatment show comparable benefits
Thursday, May 30, 2013

One-Third of Medical Students Have Implicit Anti-Fat Bias
Most are unaware of their significant implicit bias, although it could affect quality of care
Thursday, May 30, 2013

External Regulation Reduces Tobacco Exposure in Movies
No change in alcohol appearances, screen time over same period with industry self-regulation
Thursday, May 30, 2013

For Women, Calcium Intake Tied to Reduced Mortality Risk
Link not modified by vitamin D intake; no link observed with vitamin D or calcium intake in men
Thursday, May 30, 2013

Odds of Mortality Up With Elective Surgery on Friday, Weekend
Significantly increased risk of mortality within 30 days for Friday, weekend versus Monday surgery
Thursday, May 30, 2013

Antiviral Resistance Identified in Novel Flu A/H7N9
In case series of 14 patients, two identified with Arg292 Lys mutation in virus neuraminidase gene
Thursday, May 30, 2013

Majority of Clinicians Support Medicinal Marijuana Use
Based on votes and responses to interactive feature, 76 percent support use of marijuana
Thursday, May 30, 2013