Many Patients Would Switch Doc to Cut Health Care Costs
For most patients willing to switch, saving of $500 to $1,000 annually enough to justify switch
Thursday, May 16, 2013

CT Usage in Pediatric Trauma Cases Stable in Recent Years
For children versus adults, spine, maxillofacial, thoracic CT less likely; head CT more likely
Thursday, May 16, 2013

Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Tied to Lower Alzheimer's Risk
Same association not seen with Alzheimer's and other diagnosis or with all-cause dementia
Thursday, May 16, 2013

Cancer Diagnosis Tied to Increased Bankruptcy Risk
Findings show younger cancer patients are increasingly vulnerable to bankruptcy
Thursday, May 16, 2013

Traumatic Brain Injuries May Up Suicide Risk in U.S. Troops
Multiple traumatic brain injuries increase suicidal ideation in deployed military personnel
Thursday, May 16, 2013

ASH: Practicing Yoga May Help Lower Blood Pressure
Yoga two to three times a week on average lowers both systolic and diastolic BP by three points
Thursday, May 16, 2013

ASH: Ringing Cell Phones May Cause Rise in Blood Pressure
BP rise less dramatic in hypertensive patients who more frequently use mobile phones
Thursday, May 16, 2013

AHA: Increasing Fitness in Midlife Cuts Heart Failure Risk
Rate of heart failure hospitalization down for adults who increase their fitness levels
Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Meds for Back Pain Tied to Higher Erectile Dysfunction Risk
Dose and duration of opioid use associated with increased odds of erectile dysfunction
Wednesday, May 15, 2013

ASH: People With Hypertension Prefer Higher Salt Taste
Use of other seasonings in food can curb preference for higher salt intake
Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Docs and Nurse Practitioners Have Different Role Perceptions
Research shows discrepancies in the way the role of nurse practitioners is viewed
Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Ultrasound Findings Can Improve Classification of RA
Ultrasound findings plus 2010 ACR/EULAR criteria can help predict need for methotrexate treatment
Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Surgeon Variation Affects QoL After Prostatectomy
Significant associations seen in men's urinary and sexual function based on surgeon
Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Overinterpretation Common in Diagnostic Accuracy Studies
Imaging studies have similar proportions of overinterpretation, misreporting
Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Primrose Oil, Borage Oil Not Effective Eczema Treatment
Findings based on extensive literature review over several decades of research
Wednesday, May 15, 2013

School-Based Smoking Prevention Programs Work
Programs' effectiveness seen one year or more after implementation
Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Combination Osteoporosis Rx Further Improves Bone Density
Teriparatide and denosumab administered together more effective than either therapy alone
Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Insomnia Tied to Greater Health Care Utilization
More hospitalizations, home health care, nursing home use with increasing insomnia symptoms
Wednesday, May 15, 2013

No Recent Change in Youths' Use of Smokeless Tobacco
Decreases seen for children aged 14 years or younger; increase for those aged 15 to 17 years
Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Dual Chamber ICDs Linked to More Complications
Single- and dual-chamber devices associated with similar mortality and hospitalization rates
Tuesday, May 14, 2013

IOM: Health Effects of Further Lowering Sodium Unclear
Higher sodium intake tied to heart disease; insufficient evidence to determine optimal intake
Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Hospital Hypoglycemia Rates Up in Black Men With Diabetes
Home diabetes regimen partially explains the increased risk of hypoglycemia
Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Cognitive Health Info From Doctors Found to Be Lacking
Most patients get info from TV, magazines; only 7.8 percent report receiving info from physicians
Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Passive Smoking Exposure Tied to Lower HDL-C Among Teen Girls
Girls, but not boys, exposed to passive smoke from birth have lower HDL-C levels at age 17
Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Review: In-Hospital Antibiotic Rx Behavior Can Be Improved
Meta-analyses show that restrictive and persuasive methods improve prescribing in hospital setting
Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Guidelines Issued to Prevent Infection With Dental Work
Three recommendations to prevent orthopedic implant infection for patients having dental work
Tuesday, May 14, 2013

ECO: Industry-Funded Reviews Query Sweet Drink, Obesity Tie
Industry-funded reviews find weak evidence for link; other reviews show well-founded evidence
Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Healthy Lifestyle Offsets Cardio Risks From Job Strain
With job strain, healthy lifestyle linked to 53 percent lower CAD risk versus unhealthy lifestyle
Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Half of Plastic Surgeons Use Social Media Professionally
Social media use highest among those who primarily perform cosmetic plastic surgery
Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Creative Arts Therapies Up Mental Health for Cancer Patients
Review shows significant reductions in anxiety, depression, pain; improved QoL during treatment
Monday, May 13, 2013

No Change in Sodium Content of Ready Food From '05 to '11
And, meals at sit-down restaurants have nearly a full day's worth of fat, more than a day's sodium
Monday, May 13, 2013

Social Considerations Not Accounted for in DSM-5
Other forces that drive the diagnosis of mental disorders not adequately considered, editorial says
Monday, May 13, 2013

USPSTF Recommends Screening Adults for Alcohol Misuse
Brief intervention should be provided for those who engage in risky or hazardous behavior
Monday, May 13, 2013

Simulator-Based Robotic Sx Curriculum Hones Skills
Significant improvements seen in effectiveness of surgery skills, instrument handling
Monday, May 13, 2013

Glove Balloon Design Useful for Distraction of Children in ER
Inflated hospital glove is useful distraction for children with acute injury
Monday, May 13, 2013

Even Mild Iodine Deficiency Can Affect Child's Cognition
Mild deficiency during pregnancy has effect on fetal neuro-cognition that persists at age 9
Monday, May 13, 2013

Even Low Blood Lead Levels May Impact Children's Cognition
Children with levels ≥5 µg/dL more likely to fail to achieve benchmark for reading readiness
Monday, May 13, 2013

Excessive Soda Can Mimic Illicit Drug Use Effects on Teeth
Dental erosion due to methamphetamines, crack cocaine, excessive soda can be misdiagnosed
Monday, May 13, 2013

Self-Image Worse for Teens With Untreated Scoliosis
Also report worse pain, but difference is not clinically significant from unaffected
Monday, May 13, 2013

FDA Approves Breo Ellipta for Treatment of COPD
Respiratory disease is the third-leading cause of death in the United States
Monday, May 13, 2013

New FDA Survey to Assess Doc Attitudes on DTC Advertising
New survey will examine attitudes among non-physicians, including nurses, physician assistants
Monday, May 13, 2013