Digital Divide Exists With Physician EHR Adoption
Adopters found to be optimistic about IT's potential, while non-adopters remain skeptical
Monday, May 20, 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

User Satisfaction With Electronic Health Records Down
Twelve percent decrease in user satisfaction since 2010; increase in very dissatisfied users
Friday, May 10, 2013

Poor Service, Bedside Manner Top Patients' Online Complaints
Review of 'rate-your-doctor' websites reveals patients' most common gripes
Friday, May 10, 2013

Smartphones, Smartphone Apps Increasingly Used by Docs
Two reports show use of smartphones and apps for professional purposes is increasing
Thursday, May 09, 2013

HHS Releases Data on Inpatient Charges for Hospital Services
HHS is also providing funding to data centers to collate, analyze, publish data to assist consumers
Thursday, May 09, 2013

Application for Health Coverage Has Been Simplified, Shortened
First-time consumers will be able to complete one three-page application, see all available options
Wednesday, May 08, 2013

Guidelines Issued for Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction
Evidence-based guidelines developed for diagnosis and appropriate management of EIB
Wednesday, May 08, 2013

Parental Saliva on Infant's Pacifier Protects From Allergies
Children whose parents 'clean' their pacifiers have significantly reduced odds of asthma, eczema
Monday, May 06, 2013

Patients Most Annoyed by Long Waits, Unclear Test Results
Survey regarding doctor's office grievances identifies patients' top pet peeves
Friday, May 03, 2013

1997 to 2011 Saw Increase in Allergies Among U.S. Children
Prevalence of all allergies lower among Hispanic children; prevalence varies with income level
Friday, May 03, 2013

Health Industry Payment Details to Be Publicly Available
New CMS website will detail financial ties between drug, device manufacturers and docs, hospitals
Thursday, May 02, 2013

Foreign-Born U.S. Children Have Lower Odds of Atopic Disorders
After 10 years of residence in U.S., odds increase for allergic disorders, not asthma, food allergies
Wednesday, May 01, 2013

Renewed Efforts From AAFP to Repeal OTC Provision in ACA
Provision will increase costs to health care system; add to burden on physician offices
Tuesday, April 30, 2013

FDA Announces New Network to Focus Exclusively on Patients
Interactive tool designed to educate patients and advocates about processes of drug development
Monday, April 29, 2013

Medical Interns Spending Less Time With Patients
More time being spent at a computer since work hours were limited in 2011
Friday, April 26, 2013

Saturday Marks Sixth Annual Rx Drug Take-Back Day
Collection sites will be available around the country
Friday, April 26, 2013

Physicians Less Empathetic in Talking to Heavy Patients
Patient weight plays no role in quantity of physicians' biomedical communications
Thursday, April 25, 2013

American Lung Association Stresses Clean Air Act Benefits
Despite uptick in short-term unhealthy air days, across the nation, year-round pollution declines
Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Diagnostic Errors Are the Leading Type of Malpractice Claim
Diagnosis-related payments from 1986 to 2010 totaled $38.8 billion
Wednesday, April 24, 2013

>40 Percent of Parents Give Cough Meds to Young Children
Despite warning label that products should not be used for young children, many parents give meds
Tuesday, April 23, 2013

TEDMED: Patients Can Become Leaders on the Health Team
Communities can raise their own leaders; may be key approach to change at community level
Monday, April 22, 2013

TEDMED: Get the Joy Back Into Health and Wellness
Surgeon General talks about importance of bringing joy back into movement and medicine
Monday, April 22, 2013

Dangers of the 'Cinnamon Challenge' Need Emphasis
Attempt to swallow dry cinnamon carries risk of aspiration; inhalation can cause lung inflammation
Monday, April 22, 2013

Patient-Centered Decision Making Ups Health Outcomes
Health care outcomes improved for 71 percent of contextual factors that were addressed by PCDM
Friday, April 19, 2013

Family-Centered Teaching Rounds Good for Patients, Students
Higher patient satisfaction with exam room presentations; many residents have concerns
Thursday, April 18, 2013

Relative Proportion of MRSA Increasing in S. aureus Isolates
Methicillin-sensitive S. aureus becoming more resistant to antibiotics
Thursday, April 18, 2013

Community Benefit Spending Varies for Tax-Exempt Hospitals
Most spent on charity care, patient services; less spent on community health improvement
Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Speech Details Practices to Improve U.S. Health Systems
Mayo Clinic CEO outlines key steps to create high-quality, low-cost care in America
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Sales Representatives Provide Inadequate Safety Information
Physicians ready to prescribe with lack of data on harmful effects of promoted medicines
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Delayed Allergy Reactions Seen With Pediatric Meat Consumption
Evidence of IgE-specific delayed allergic reactions due to mammalian meat product consumption in kids
Monday, April 08, 2013

More Research Is Needed on Use of Prebiotics in Infants
Review finds some evidence these supplements may prevent allergy in formula-fed babies
Thursday, April 04, 2013

Many Uninsured Vets Will Be Eligible for Medicaid Under ACA
But most of uninsured will have new coverage options only if their state expands Medicaid
Friday, March 29, 2013

Using Internet Search Logs Can Help Identify Drug Interactions
Tool may alert authorities to potential problems and aid in surveillance of adverse events
Thursday, March 28, 2013

Study: Primary Care Extension Program Should Be Funded
Authors say PCEP important to improving public health, translating research into practice
Thursday, March 28, 2013

Regional Variation Noted in Prevalence of Delayed Care
Populations in counties with high prevalence likely to be Hispanic, have low income, chronic disease
Thursday, March 28, 2013

Inpatient Deaths Fell by 8 Percent in Last Decade
But total number of hospitalizations increased by 11 percent
Wednesday, March 27, 2013

AHA: Active Docs More Likely to Advise Patients to Be Active
Review sees link between health care providers' physical activity level, counseling offered
Friday, March 22, 2013

Mobility Impaired May Have Difficulty Accessing Docs
Inability to transfer patient from wheelchair to examination bed most commonly reported issue
Friday, March 22, 2013

Impact of Budget Sequestration on Health Care Discussed
Cuts will not be equal: Medicaid protected; 2 percent cut for Medicare; 8.2 percent cut for NIH
Thursday, March 21, 2013

Effect of Immigration Status on Medicaid Eligibility Discussed
Seventeen percent of low-income, uninsured nonelderly are unauthorized or recently legal
Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Conflict-of-Interest Disclosures Common at 2011 AAOS Meeting
All featured symposia at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons disclosed conflicts
Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Final Rule in Notice of Benefit, Payment Parameters Issued
Rule expands on existing standards for risk adjustment, reinsurance, risk corridors
Friday, March 15, 2013

Pharmaceutical Companies Are Reducing Promotional Spending
Much less spent to promote biologics compared with small molecule drugs, study finds
Friday, March 15, 2013

Health Insurance Exchanges Will Mainly Be Run by Feds
Federal government will establish exchanges for 26 states; state-run exchanges for 17 states, D.C.
Friday, March 15, 2013

$120 Million to Be Sequestered From Health Centers in 2013
Losses likely to be more severe for health centers that are especially grant dependent
Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Clinical Trials Published Almost Two Years After Completion
Funding source, number of participants, and journal impact factor all affect time to publication
Wednesday, March 06, 2013

Most Docs Report Information Overload in EHR-Setting
Docs who report information overload more likely to have missed results leading to delayed care
Wednesday, March 06, 2013

U.K. Health Performance Worse Than Comparable Countries
Tobacco, high blood pressure, high BMI leading risk factors for disability-adjusted life-years
Tuesday, March 05, 2013

Panel Recommends 10 Patient Safety Strategies
Ten strategies strongly encouraged for adoption; a further 12 strategies encouraged
Monday, March 04, 2013

CMS Reports on Progress Toward Improved Health Care
Progress includes slowing of growth in health care spending, decrease in readmissions
Monday, March 04, 2013

Computerized Provider Order Entry System Cuts Rx Errors
Given effect size, CPOE use, estimated reduction of 12.5 percent in medication errors each year
Monday, March 04, 2013

AAD: Complications of Tattoos and Tattoo Ink Discussed
Complications include allergic reactions, serious infections, and reactions that mimic skin cancer
Friday, March 01, 2013

Sequestration to Impact Health Care-Related Programs
Medicare providers and medical researchers brace for cuts from fiscal impasse
Friday, March 01, 2013

AAAAI: EpiPens Should Be Given in Lower Thigh in Heavy Kids
In very obese children, calf injections offer greater chance of intramuscular administration
Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Preparation Underway for Implementation of ACA in 2014
Medicaid and CHIP are still main source of insurance coverage for children, pregnant women
Tuesday, February 26, 2013

AAAAI: Omalizumab Treatment Effective for Urticaria
Reduces itch severity in patients resistant to antihistamines
Monday, February 25, 2013

Early Life Lung Function Tied to Persistent Wheezing to Age 18
Persistent childhood wheezing tied infant atopy, maternal asthma, active smoking
Friday, February 22, 2013

CMS Proposes Payment and Policy Updates for 2014
Suggested changes will increase value and protection for beneficiaries
Thursday, February 21, 2013

Faster Adoption of Electronic Health Records Needed
Penalties under 2009 law start in 2015
Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Multimodality Approach Needed to Reengineer Health Care
Rethinking, redesign, and application of necessary tools suggested for health care value reform
Tuesday, February 19, 2013

CMS: Unnecessary Medicare Regulations to Be Reformed
Proposed rule aims to increase ability of health care professionals to improve patient care
Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Artificial Intelligence Can Improve Patient Care
Modeling shows that computers can improve medical decisions and outcomes at lower costs
Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Acupuncture May Help Treat Seasonal Allergies
Acupuncture improves quality of life and reduces antihistamine use, but further study required
Tuesday, February 19, 2013

IOM Urges International Action to Eradicate Fake Drugs
Falsified and substandard meds are ineffective; may trigger resistance and cause illness, death
Thursday, February 14, 2013

Psychological, Sexual Impact of Female Breadwinners Explored
Men who are outearned by their wives more likely to use erectile dysfunction medications
Thursday, February 14, 2013

Oregon Experiment Will Provide Insight Into ACO-Based Reform
Program centered on coordinated care organization highlights challenges of contracting with ACOs
Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Health Insurance Exchanges Are Top Priority on U.S. Agenda
Fifty-five percent view establishment of insurance exchange as top policy priority for their state
Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Obstetric Outcomes for Women With Asthma Evaluated
Significantly higher odds noted for nearly all pregnancy, labor, and delivery complications
Monday, February 11, 2013

Increasing Patient Activation Tied to Lower Health Care Costs
Having a higher score on the Patient Activation Measure linked to improved outcomes, lower costs
Monday, February 11, 2013

Urban School-Based Asthma Treatment Cost-Effective
Administration of preventative asthma medication each school day reduces asthma symptoms
Monday, February 11, 2013

Flu Vaccine Safe in Children With Severe Egg Allergy
Single dose safe even in children with a history of anaphylaxis
Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Physicians Commonly Report Unsafe Hospital Workloads
Findings from an online survey of hospitalists show excess workload affects patient outcome
Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Brain Scans Show Doctors Empathize With Patients
Regions associated with pain relief and reward activated
Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Physician Education Ups Communication for New Meds
Patients rate the new medication information transfer higher for docs in intervention group
Thursday, January 24, 2013

Large Teaching Hospitals Face More Readmission Penalties
After adjustment, likelihood of being penalized highest for safety-net hospitals
Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Care Transition Initiative Decreases Rehospitalizations
However, no significant reduction in 30-day rehospitalization as percent of hospital discharges
Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Occupation Implicated in 16 Percent of Adult Asthma in U.K.
Includes farmers, hairdressers, printing workers, occupations involving cleaning products
Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Efforts Failed to Up Primary Care, Rural Resident Training
Net growth in primary care training, but outpaced by growth in non-primary care training
Friday, January 18, 2013

Differences in Care for E-Visits, Office Visits for Sinusitis, UTI
Follow-up similar with both visits; more antibiotics prescribed, less preventive care with e-visits
Thursday, January 17, 2013

Influenza Burden Remains High in Young Children
Less than 45 percent of children vaccinated despite expanded recommendations
Thursday, January 17, 2013

Even Brief Interruptions Dramatically Increase Errors
Error rate doubled or tripled in response to brief interruptions of only 2.8 to 4.4 seconds
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Family Docs Are Early Adopters of Electronic Health Records
Sixty-eight percent currently use EHR systems; likely to surpass 80 percent by 2013
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Fast Food Tied to Risk of Severe Asthma in Children, Teens
Three or more servings per week tied to increased risk of severe asthma, rhinoconjunctivitis, eczema
Tuesday, January 15, 2013

High In Utero Pollen Exposure Linked to Asthma in First Year
Risk of hospitalization for asthma up with high pollen exposure in last 12 weeks of pregnancy
Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Mismatched Expectations on Average Duration of Cough
Patients dramatically underestimate the mean duration of acute cough illness
Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Certain Online Behaviors of Docs Warrant Investigation
Consensus in seven of ten vignettes; outcome less clear for other doc online behavior scenarios
Monday, January 14, 2013

Top Five Issues for Docs and Patients Identified for 2013
Issues include access to care, physician shortages, preparation for 30 million new patients
Monday, January 14, 2013

National U.S. Health Care Spending Relatively Stable
But during 2011, personal health care spending growth accelerated
Friday, January 11, 2013

SPIRIT 2013 Clinical Trial Protocol Guidelines Issued
Thirty-three-item SPIRIT checklist will serve as guideline for the minimum content of clinical trial
Thursday, January 10, 2013

Health Care Use Dropped Among All During Recession
Little evidence of racial or ethnic disparities, except for fewer physician visits for Hispanics
Tuesday, January 08, 2013

Shared Savings May Promote Care Coordination Entity Use
Sharing savings with dually eligible patients may foster enrollment in coordinated care entities
Monday, January 07, 2013

Association Between Health Care Cost, Quality Inconsistent
Review of 61 studies shows inconsistent evidence for the direction of the association
Thursday, January 03, 2013

House Joins Senate to Avert Medicare Cuts
U.S. health care could be significantly affected by failure to reach 'fiscal cliff' agreement
Wednesday, January 02, 2013

High Risk of Pulmonary Embolism Seen in Severe Asthma
Severe asthma, oral corticosteroid use are significant, independent risk factors for asthma
Friday, December 28, 2012

Childhood Abuse Tied to Adult-Onset Asthma in Black Women
Asthma associations weaker for childhood sexual abuse and any abuse during adolescence
Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Health Care Satisfaction Rated As High by Unacculturated Hispanics
Unacculturated or biculturated Hispanics give higher ratings for health care experiences
Monday, December 17, 2012

Health Care Law Boosts Savings on Meds for Medicare Recipients
Savings on prescription drugs has reached $5.1 billion; for more than 5.8 million beneficiaries
Friday, December 07, 2012

Increasing Number of Workers in Self-Insured Health Plans
In 2011, 58.5 percent with health coverage self-insured; increase driven by large employers
Monday, December 03, 2012

Political Leaders Face Voter Opposition to Medicare Cuts
Voter poll analysis portends conflict in ACA implementation
Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Doc Earnings Growth Lags Behind Other Health Professionals
Adjusted physician earnings dropped by 1.6 percent from 1996-2000 to 2006-2010
Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Growing Number of Drugs Possibly Inhibited by Grapefruit
All drugs orally administered; have low-to-intermediate bioavailability; metabolized by CYP3A4
Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Obama Administration Moving Forward With Health Care Law
From 2014, insurance companies prohibited from discrimination based on pre-existing conditions
Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Research Supports Role of BMI in Incident Asthma in Children
Dose-response effect seen for BMI; gender difference noted, with larger effect in obese boys
Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Increasing Evidence for Small Airway Role in Asthma Intensity
Small airway disease linked to symptoms, disease severity, bronchial hyper-responsiveness
Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Mental Illness, Job Stress Both Factors in Physician Suicides
Docs more likely to have antipsychotics, barbiturates, not antidepressants on toxicology testing
Friday, November 16, 2012

Link ID'd for Introduction of Fish, Childhood Wheeze
Lower risk correlates with introduction of fish at 6 to 12 months, not consumption at 14 months
Monday, November 12, 2012

ACAAI: Baked Eggs Tolerated by Some Egg-Allergic Children
Second study shows about quarter of children with food allergies develop tolerance
Friday, November 09, 2012

Actigraphy Is Poor Measure of Eczema Activity
Accelerometer data do not correlate with validated eczema severity scales
Monday, November 05, 2012

New Autoinflammatory Disease Linked to NOD2 Mutations ID'd
Common clinical features include inflammatory polyarthritis/polyarthralgia, dermatitis, weight loss
Friday, November 02, 2012

U.S. Medicare Spending on Elderly Has Outpaced Canada's
Growth three times faster in the U.S., while Canada offers more comprehensive benefits
Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Genuine Very Large Effects in Trials Rare in Medicine
Very large effects typically seen in small trials and diminish subsequently; seldom address mortality
Tuesday, October 23, 2012

AACR: Hay Fever, Asthma Tied to Lower Colorectal Cancer Death
Having both conditions linked to modestly lower risk of death; no significant effect on CRC incidence
Thursday, October 18, 2012

Filaggrin Mutations Up Risk of Irritant Contact Dermatitis
People with atopic dermatitis and a mutation in the filaggrin gene at about five times higher risk
Friday, October 12, 2012

Limiting the Problem of Missing Data Urged for Clinical Trials
Special report: analysis methods can not compensate for missing data, simple fixes ruled out
Wednesday, October 03, 2012

Patients Benefit From Access to Physician Notes
Patients frequently access visit notes; almost all patients want open note policy to continue
Monday, October 01, 2012

Parent-Reported Child Food Allergies Often Unsubstantiated
Approximately one in five physician-diagnosed allergies is assessed with oral food challenge
Thursday, September 20, 2012

No Superior Method of Adjusting Inhaled Steroids in Asthma
Time to treatment failure similar for physician-, biomarker-, symptom-based strategies
Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Not All Docs/Nurses Want to Be Asked About Hand Hygiene
Few were asked in the past month; more than a quarter do not want patients to remind them
Friday, September 07, 2012

Child Glucocorticoid Use Linked to Reduced Adult Height
Budesonide-linked growth reduction mainly seen for prepubertal children treated for asthma
Wednesday, September 05, 2012

Language Barrier Linked to Poorer Asthma Outcomes
Elderly asthma patients with limited English proficiency also have poorer medication adherence
Wednesday, September 05, 2012

Addition of Tiotropium Effective in Poorly Controlled Asthma
Beneficial effect seen for patients with poorly controlled asthma despite standard therapy
Tuesday, September 04, 2012

LABA Withdrawal Increases Asthma-Related Impairment
Study looks at patients with asthma controlled by long-acting a2-agonist plus an inhaled corticosteroid
Tuesday, August 28, 2012

High IgE Levels Inversely Associated With Risk of Glioma
Link between allergy biomarker and glioma development seen 20 years before tumor diagnosis
Thursday, August 09, 2012

Oral Corticosteroids Deemed Ineffective for Rhinosinusitis
No significant difference in symptom relief between steroid group and placebo group
Tuesday, August 07, 2012

Clinicians Can Unintentionally Prompt Nocebo Effect
Negative expectations, being informed about complications up likelihood of adverse effects
Thursday, August 02, 2012

Cases of Delayed Anaphylaxis to Red Meat Described
Tick bite may induce allergy to mammalian meat, including beef, pork, lamb, and venison
Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Poorer Patient Experience at Safety-Net Hospitals
Worse performance on nearly every measure of patient experience; discrepancy persisted over time
Thursday, July 19, 2012

~12,000 Preventable Deaths in English Hospitals Annually
Main causes are poor clinical monitoring, diagnostic errors, and inadequate drug/fluid management
Thursday, July 19, 2012

Oral Immunotherapy Promising for Children With Egg Allergy
Subset of children with egg allergy achieved sustained unresponsiveness at 24 months
Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Social Network Analysis IDs Informal Physician Networks
Geographic variation in network characteristics; similar physician, patient features within networks
Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Missed Sleep May Contribute to Asthma Morbidity
Study of urban children shows stronger association for Latinos than for other ethnicities
Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Free Light Chains Identified in Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Increased concentration of free light chains most prominent in those with nasal polyps
Monday, July 16, 2012

Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Poorer Lung Function in Children
Vitamin D levels should be monitored in children with asthma treated with inhaled corticosteroids
Friday, July 13, 2012

Handling of Confounding in Diet and Asthma, Allergy Studies Poor
Substantial shortcoming also seen with effect modification in childhood asthma/allergy studies
Tuesday, July 03, 2012

Impact of Cutaneous Lupus on Quality of Life Evaluated
Cutaneous lupus erythematosus found to have similar negative impact for patients from two centers
Friday, June 29, 2012

Supreme Court Upholds Health Care Reform Law
'Individual-mandate' insurance requirement deemed constitutional
Thursday, June 28, 2012

Prenatal Exposure to Butylbenzyl Phthalate Linked to Eczema
Higher levels of urinary monobenzyl phthalate linked to higher risk of developing eczema by age 2
Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Duplicate Payments by Federal Government Increasing
Dually enrolled patients in the VA and Medicare account for substantial, duplicate costs
Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Accidental Exposure Causes Most Reactions in Allergic Infants
Undertreatment of severe reactions with epinephrine partly due to not identifying severity
Monday, June 25, 2012

Obese Asthma Patients Have Reduced Treatment Response
Neutrophil counts up in obese women; less corticosteroid-induced improvement in obese
Monday, June 25, 2012

Antimicrobials Tied to Allergic Sensitization in Children
Antimicrobial endocrine-disrupting compounds triclosan, propyl, butyl parabens linked to allergies
Friday, June 22, 2012

Half of Residents Report Working While Sick
Most frequent reasons for presenteeism include feeling obligation to colleagues and to patient care
Thursday, June 21, 2012

A Shift in Pediatric Drug Utilization Seen 2002 to 2010
Increased utilization of ADHD medication; decreased antibiotic, allergy medication use
Monday, June 18, 2012

Child Food Allergy Prevalence Linked to Urban/Rural Status
Increasing population density linked to increased food allergy prevalence, even after adjustment
Friday, June 15, 2012

Elimination Diet Can Treat Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Adults
Study finds patients respond well to six weeks of a six-food elimination diet
Friday, June 08, 2012

Pollution Exposure, Obesity Linked to Poor Asthma Control
Exposure to traffic exhaust correlates with poor control, exacerbations in elderly with asthma
Tuesday, June 05, 2012

Skin Testing Not Sufficient to ID Contrast Media Sensitivity
In more that 50 percent of cases, drug provocation test needed to establish hypersensitivity
Friday, June 01, 2012

Individual Variation in Antiviral Response Present at Birth
Differences in innate immune response may predict susceptibility to respiratory illness during first year
Friday, May 25, 2012

ATS: Anticholinergics May Up Arrhythmia Risk in Children
Finding raises concern regarding interest in the use of anticholinergics in asthma patients
Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Outcomes Good for Status Asthmaticus Patients in ICU
Although majority of patients require mechanical ventilation, mortality, complication rates are low
Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Small Benefit of Inhaled Corticosteroids for Sinusitis
Review shows benefits may be greater at increased doses and with courses of several weeks duration
Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Asthma Has Adverse Effect on Physical Health in Elderly
Increased allergic sensitization, decreased lung function, worse quality of life for those over 60
Wednesday, May 02, 2012

Methodological Heterogeneity Seen in Clinical Trials
Trials registered with ClinicalTrials.gov from 2007 to 2010 mainly small, single-center
Tuesday, May 01, 2012

Food Allergy Risk Up for Children Born in the Fall
Seasonal association with food allergy only seen in Caucasians, children with eczema
Tuesday, May 01, 2012

S. Aureus, Enterotoxins ID'd in Atopic Keratoconjunctivitis
S. aureus-secreted enterotoxin found significantly more often in patients with corneal ulcers
Monday, April 23, 2012

IL-32 Expression Upregulated in Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Increased expression of IL-32 in sinonasal tissues suggests a potential role in pathogenesis
Monday, April 16, 2012

Alternative Medicine Doesn't Affect Asthma Care in Children
Pediatric asthma patients have high med adherence regardless of alternative medicine
Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Low Blood Adiponectin Predicts Future Asthma Risk in Women
Women with levels in lowest tertile at year 15 have about two-fold increased asthma risk at year 20
Friday, April 06, 2012

Medical Malpractice Claims Incur Substantial Defense Costs
Costs higher for claims resulting in indemnity payments; significant variation by specialty
Wednesday, April 04, 2012

Secondhand Smoke Exposure, Lung Function Link Explored
Exposure affects lung function; girls with allergic sensitization have greatest deficits
Thursday, March 29, 2012

Majority of Children Affected by Allergy-Related Diseases
Eczema, asthma, and rhinitis occur in 58 percent of children; 7.5 percent have comorbidities
Wednesday, March 28, 2012

New Guidelines Issued for Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis
Includes evidence-based recommendations for diagnosis and management in adults and children
Thursday, March 22, 2012

Alternative Medicine Alleviates Symptoms of Rhinosinusitis
Integrative East-West medicine adjuvant approach improves sinonasal symptoms and quality of life
Thursday, March 22, 2012

Health Care Team Members Key for Antimicrobial Stewardship
Epidemiologists, preventionists help stop infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms
Thursday, March 22, 2012

Poorer Health Literacy Linked to Increased Mortality
About one-third of older adults in England have medium or low functional health literacy
Friday, March 16, 2012

Fast-Updosed Subcutaneous Immunotherapy Effective
Immunologically-enhanced immunotherapy effective when injected every three to four days
Thursday, March 15, 2012

U.S. Mortality Rates Dropped 60 Percent From 1935 to 2010
For every year, heart disease, cancer, and stroke are among the five leading causes of death
Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Flu Vaccine Up Among Medical Staff When They Believe It Works
Hospital health care workers more likely to get vaccinated when committed to preventing flu
Friday, March 09, 2012

Buprenorphine Maintenance Therapy Not Recommended
Abstinence-based therapy recommended instead for opioid-addicted health care professionals
Thursday, March 08, 2012

Financial Burden of Medical Care Affects One in Three
More than one in five poor or near-poor adults younger than 65 have bills they are unable to pay
Wednesday, March 07, 2012

Electronic Test Result Access Does Not Reduce Test Ordering
Office-based physician access to computerized images may up image ordering by 40 to 70 percent
Tuesday, March 06, 2012

AAAAI: 2000 to 2009 Saw Rise in Angioedema Hospitalizations
Increase especially high for African-Americans; often due to adverse effects of ACE inhibitors
Tuesday, March 06, 2012

AAAAI: Corticosteroid Response in Asthma Impacted by BMI
For children, high BMI linked to decreased CS response, increased requirement for inhaled CS
Monday, March 05, 2012

AAAAI: Prevalence of Asthma, Hay Fever Lower Among Amish
Asthma, hay fever, and allergic sensitization lower in Amish children than in Swiss farm children
Monday, March 05, 2012

AAAAI: Third Trimester Smoke Exposure Affects Infant Skin
Increased prevalence of atopic eczema/dermatitis syndrome with exposure in third trimester
Monday, March 05, 2012

AAAAI: Asthma Patients More Tolerant of Food Challenges
Patients with a history of food allergy less likely to fail an oral food challenge than those without asthma
Monday, March 05, 2012

Increasing Shift From Islet Antibody Positivity to Diabetes
Shift in antigens and autoantibodies seen at diagnosis when incidence of T1DM is increasing
Friday, March 02, 2012

Allergy-Related Diseases Affect Majority of Children
By age 12, 58 percent of children have had at least one disease, with comorbidity increasing with age
Friday, February 24, 2012

Stability Predicts Treatment Success for Vitiligo
Melanocyte transplantation more successful in patients with longer clinical stability
Thursday, February 23, 2012

Abortive Acupuncture Reduces Allergen-Induced Itch
Similar effect to cetirizine in atopic dermatitis, with no impact on attention
Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Maternal Flu Vaccine Improves Health of Unborn Child
Vaccinated mothers have higher birth weight infants, fewer small-for-gestational-age infants
Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Small Risk of Febrile Seizures With DTaP-IPV-Hib Vaccine
Increased risk seen on day of first and second vaccinations, but not third vaccination
Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Replacing PPSV23 With PCV13 May Prevent More Pneumonia
PCV13 vaccine might prevent more pneumococcal disease; still economically reasonable
Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Pharmacist-Led Intervention Reduces Medical Errors
Intervention includes feedback, educational outreach, dedicated support and is cost-effective
Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Topical Corticosteroids Impair Restoration of Skin Barrier
Corticosteroids OK for acute atopic dermatitis, but calcineurin inhibitors better for long-term treatment
Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Prenatal Stress May Affect Infant Immune System
Stress and dust mite exposure during pregnancy may influence fetal immune system development
Friday, February 10, 2012

Two-Way Flow of Data Best for Electronic Records, IIS
Bidirectional data sharing suggested for electronic records, immunization information systems
Thursday, February 09, 2012

Anaphylactic Shock After Immunizations Is Rare
In cases of anaphylaxis in children following vaccines, symptoms may be delayed
Thursday, January 26, 2012

Overuse of Health Care Services Understudied
Research limited primarily to unnecessary antibiotic use and a few cardiovascular procedures
Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Lansoprazole Does Not Improve Asthma Control in Children
Treatment with lansoprazole associated with increased number of respiratory infections
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Unemployed Have Poorer Mental and Physical Health
And are less likely to receive needed medical care and prescriptions
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Fetal Growth Not Linked to Childhood Asthma
But, accelerated growth in first three months tied to increased risk of childhood asthma symptoms
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Negative Social Interactions Linked to Inflammation
Negative and competitive interactions associated with elevated levels of inflammatory cytokines
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Mild-to-Moderate Asthma Frequently Non-Eosinophilic
Nearly half of patients with mild-to-moderate asthma have non-eosinophilic phenotype
Monday, January 23, 2012

Positive Patch Test Reaction Rates Similar for Elderly, Adults
Particularly sensitive to preservatives, fragrance and flavoring markers, and topical antimicrobials
Friday, January 20, 2012

Osteoporotic Fracture Risk High in Systemic Mastocytosis
Higher prevalence of osteoporotic manifestations in men with indolent systemic mastocytosis
Thursday, January 19, 2012

Airway Smooth Muscle Layer Has Key Role in Asthma
Extracellular matrix in ASM layer influences airway function in patients with asthma
Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Maternal Asthma Meds Not Linked to Most Birth Defects
Few defects positively associated with maternal asthma medication use during early pregnancy
Monday, January 16, 2012

U.S. Health Care Expenditure Still Unevenly Distributed
In 2008 and 2009, 1 percent of population account for ~20 percent of spending
Friday, January 13, 2012

Gene Variant Identified in Families With Cold Urticaria
PLCG2 gene deletions associated with cold urticaria, immunodeficiency, and autoimmunity
Thursday, January 12, 2012

Montelukast Doesn't Cut Upper Respiratory Infection Incidence
For preschool children, 12-week prophylactic treatment doesn't reduce incidence of URI
Wednesday, January 04, 2012

Tobacco Smoke Ups Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease
Combined childhood and adulthood environmental tobacco smoke exposure tied to highest AERD risk
Thursday, December 22, 2011

Little Risk to Offspring From Maternal Inhaled Steroids
But may be associated with increased risk of endocrine/metabolic disorders
Tuesday, December 20, 2011

High BMI Up to Age 4 Does Not Impact School-Age Asthma Risk
No increased risk if BMI normalized by age 7, but high BMI at age 7 is risk factor for asthma
Monday, December 19, 2011

Physician Opinions on Benefits of Open Visit Notes Vary
And, 79 percent of patients are interested in sharing their personal health record information
Monday, December 19, 2011

Laws Impact School Support for Anaphylaxis Management
Gaps exist in awareness of anaphylaxis procedure and EpiPen administration technique
Monday, December 19, 2011

Factors Affecting Micro-RNA Detection Accuracy Identified
Include variations in plasma samples, collection method, anticoagulant used, inhibitors in plasma
Friday, December 09, 2011

Preventive Asthma Medication Use Increasing in Children
Lower use reported among minority children, adolescents, and uninsured
Tuesday, December 06, 2011

Medical Students Fail to ID Hand Hygiene Indications
Preclinical phase medical students lack knowledge about hand disinfection indications
Monday, December 05, 2011

U.S. Patients Highly Satisfied With Outpatient Medical Care
Patient satisfaction scores tied to waiting time, time spent with provider, and age category
Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Temperature-Controlled Laminar Airflow Helps Atopic Asthma
Nocturnal temp-controlled laminar airflow improves quality of life, inflammation in atopic asthma
Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Concomitant MMRV With PCV-7 Highly Immunogenic, Safe
Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella vaccine co-administered with pneumococcal vaccine safe
Tuesday, November 29, 2011

High-Performing Docs Learn Equally From Success, Failure
High performers learn from successes, failures; low performers have asymmetric learning rates
Monday, November 28, 2011

Adverse Effects of Pediatric Acupuncture Usually Mild
Mild adverse effects include pain, bruising, bleeding, and worsening of symptoms
Monday, November 21, 2011

Nonpunitive Method Improves Medical Error Reporting
Most common errors: misfiled or incorrectly entered patient info
Monday, November 21, 2011

Half of U.S. Adult Smokers Tried to Quit Last Year
Cessation services, however, tend to be under-utilized
Thursday, November 10, 2011

Glove Use Linked to Reduced Hand Hygiene Compliance
Gloves often worn when not indicated, and not worn when indicated
Thursday, November 10, 2011

Hemodialysis Preferred Therapy in End-Stage Lupus Nephritis
Race, ethnicity, employment, insurance influence choice for peritoneal dialysis as initial therapy
Wednesday, November 09, 2011

Great Achievement at Young Age Function of Time, Not Field
Age dynamics tied to proportion of theoretical work, age of attainment of foundation knowledge
Monday, November 07, 2011

ACAAI: Statin Treatment Tied to Worse Asthma Control
Worsened FEV1, increased nocturnal awakenings, rescue medication use, and daytime symptoms
Monday, November 07, 2011

ACAAI: RNS60 Safe, Promising for Mild to Moderate Asthma
RNS60 improves physiological parameters without adverse events or safety concerns in Phase I trial
Monday, November 07, 2011

Causal Link Suggested Between Acetaminophen Use, Asthma
Children at risk or with asthma should avoid acetaminophen until safety is documented
Monday, November 07, 2011

ACR: Vitamin D Beneficial in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
And, interferon-α-kinoid immunization is safe, shows promise for SLE
Monday, November 07, 2011

Receptionists Contribute to Safety of Repeat Prescriptions
Clinicians often unaware of input of receptionists and administrative staff in repeat prescribing
Friday, November 04, 2011

Rooms of Patients With A. baumannii Often Contaminated
Supply carts, floors, infusion pumps, ventilator touch pads are most commonly contaminated
Friday, November 04, 2011

C1 Esterase Inhibitor Effective in Hereditary Angioedema
Single 20 U/kg dose safe, complete symptom resolution at any body location in 15.5 hrs
Thursday, November 03, 2011

No Medicare Savings From Disease-Management Hotline
Modest improvement in quality of care, but no reduction in costs of care or acute care utilization
Thursday, November 03, 2011

Risks for C. difficile Infection, Colonization Identified
Host, pathogen factors differentially affect this health care-associated infection, colonization
Thursday, November 03, 2011

Basophil Status Doesn't Predict Immunotherapy Response
Activation not tied to efficacy of sublingual grass pollen allergy immunotherapy, adverse events
Wednesday, November 02, 2011

APHA: Rates of Personal Belief Vaccination Exemptions Are Up
Ten percent of kindergarteners in California attend school with rates of PBE exceeding 5 percent
Monday, October 31, 2011

Switching From IV to Oral Meds Cuts Health Care Costs
In patients eligible for oral intake, switch from IV to oral equivalents cuts hospital costs
Monday, October 31, 2011

Fecal Assays Help Identify Food Hypersensitivity in IBS
Eosinophil cationic protein assay most accurate with 65 percent sensitivity, 91 percent specificity
Friday, October 28, 2011

Ghost Authorship Prevalent in About One-Fifth of Articles
Prevalence of honorary, ghost authorship, down from 29.2 to 21.0 percent from 1996 to 2008
Wednesday, October 26, 2011

LABA Use Ups Risk of Serious Asthma Events in Children
Concomitant use of inhaled corticosteroids, long acting β²-adrenergic receptor agonists may cut risk
Monday, October 24, 2011

H. pylori Not Detected in Hyperplastic Adenoids
H. pylori, other Helicobacteraceae family members not major cause of enlarged adenoids in children
Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Different CD8⁺ T-Cell Targets in New, Established Diabetes
Autoreactive CD8⁺ T cells specific for preproinsulin target different epitopes
Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Readmission Risk Models Display Poor Predictive Ability
Current hospital readmission risk models for comparative or clinical purposes perform poorly
Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Pediatric Asthma Drug Prescriptions on the Upswing
Costs associated with medications significantly up since late 1990s
Thursday, October 13, 2011

Rare Disorders ID'd by NIH Undiagnosed Diseases Program
Integrated high-density SNP arrays, whole exome or genome analyses used to aid diagnosis
Thursday, October 13, 2011

Vitamin D Dependent Pathway Key in Immunity Against TB
T cells release interferon-γ to induce antimicrobial activities by human macrophages
Thursday, October 13, 2011

Financial Conflicts of Interest Prevalent, Under-Reported
Conflicts of interest prevalent; under-reported by members, chairs of panels developing guidelines
Wednesday, October 12, 2011

More Minority Patients in Low-Quality, High-Cost Hospitals
More elderly black, Hispanic, Medicaid patients consult worst rather than best hospitals
Thursday, October 06, 2011

High Children's Asthma Care Compliance in Peds Hospitals
But moderate compliance for post-discharge home-management plan of asthma care in children
Tuesday, October 04, 2011

Doctors, Patients Identify Tacit Clues in Their Interactions
Non-verbal tacit clues most common, but interpretation differs for doctors and patients
Friday, September 30, 2011

Maternal, Cord Blood Folate Not Tied to Childhood Eczema
But, infants exposed to >500 µg folic acid/day in third trimester have increased risk of eczema
Thursday, September 29, 2011

Asthma Prevalence Elevated in Youth With Diabetes
Asthma associated with poor glycemic control in youth with type 1 diabetes, especially if untreated
Tuesday, September 27, 2011

GLCCI1 SNP Lowers Response to Inhaled Steroids in Asthma
rs37973 single neucleotide polymorphism tied to decreased inhaled glucocorticoid response
Monday, September 26, 2011

F1+2, VEGF, D-Dimer Levels Up in Nonallergic Asthma
Patients exhibit autoreactivity, increased coagulation levels and angiogenesis markers
Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Mortality Up in Hospitals With More Minority Trauma Patients
Trauma patients' odds of mortality linked to the proportion of minority patients in the hospital
Wednesday, September 21, 2011

No Benefit of Long-Term Azithromycin for Rhinosinusitis
Low weekly dose of 500 mg for 11 weeks provides no benefit over placebo in chronic rhinosinusitis
Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Many Mistakenly Believe FDA OKs Only Safe, Effective Drugs
Consumer explanations about safety, efficacy of drugs help public make better decisions
Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Climate Change Model Predicts Increase in Childhood Asthma
Models predict an increase in children's emergency departments visits for asthma by the 2020s
Monday, September 12, 2011

Persistent Asthma Diagnosis Tied to Late-Preterm Birth
Late-preterm birth ups persistent asthma risk, use of inhaled corticosteroids, respiratory visits
Monday, September 12, 2011

Comparative Efficacy Proposed for European Drug Approval
Superiority, equivalence, inferiority of new drugs should be compared with existing therapies
Wednesday, September 07, 2011

Many Hospital Staff Uniforms Contaminated With Bacteria
More than 60 percent of uniforms are contaminated, with similar rates between nurses, physicians
Wednesday, September 07, 2011

Increased Food Allergen Sensitization in Black Children
Children of African ancestry have increased likelihood of sensitization to peanuts
Tuesday, September 06, 2011

FDA: Antipsychotic Drug May Cause Severe Allergic Reaction
FDA advises of updated label for Saphris reflecting risk
Friday, September 02, 2011

Researchers Ponder 9/11 Health Impact a Decade Later
The disaster may have had lasting, multiple effects on those exposed
Friday, September 02, 2011

Loss of Jobs Means Loss of Health Coverage for Many in U.S.
Majority report delay in getting needed healthcare and financial difficulties paying medical bills
Monday, August 29, 2011

Complementary Medicine Used More by Health Care Workers
U.S. health care providers use complementary, alternative medicine more than support workers
Friday, August 26, 2011

Pharmaceutical Ads Often Don't Adhere to U.S. FDA Guidelines
Only 18.1 percent of advertisements fully adhere to FDA guidelines, over half do not quantify serious risks
Thursday, August 25, 2011

Firazyr Approved for Acute Hereditary Angioedema
Most common side effects: injection site reactions, fever, increase in liver enzymes, dizziness, rash
Thursday, August 25, 2011

NSAID Intolerance Indicative of Intolerance to Etoricoxib
Patients with urticaria or angioedema reactions to NSAIDs may also be intolerant to etoricoxib
Monday, August 22, 2011

CDC: 2010/2011 Flu Vaccination Coverage Studied
Coverage in health care personnel and pregnant women remained stable versus previous season
Thursday, August 18, 2011

Cost of Interacting With Payers Higher in U.S. Than Canada
U.S. physicians and nursing staff spend more time and money interacting with health plans
Friday, August 05, 2011

Stable Rate of Chronic Conditions for Children Born at <1 kg
Increase in obesity rate; rates of asthma and chronic illness stable from age 8 to 14 years
Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Treatment of Syndromes Linked to Spider Bites Ineffective
Research needed to identify and treat associated clinical syndromes of latrodectism, loxoscelism
Thursday, July 14, 2011

Albuterol Not Better Than Placebo in Self-Report Outcomes
FEV1 improves but self-reported outcomes not significantly better than placebo, sham acupuncture
Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Prenatal Distress Tied to Higher Risk of Childhood Wheeze
Prenatal demoralization linked to childhood wheeze among low income urban minorities
Friday, July 08, 2011

Home Stress Adds to Child's Lung Damage by Air Pollutants
Stress increases susceptibility to lung function deficits caused by traffic-related air pollution
Friday, June 24, 2011

Long-Term Pollutant Exposure Tied to Uncontrolled Asthma
Exposure to PM₁₀ and O₃ affects three main domains of asthma control
Friday, June 24, 2011

U.S. Food Allergy Prevalence Higher Than Reported
Prevalence is 8 percent, and severe reactions are seen in 38.7 percent of food-allergic children
Monday, June 20, 2011

Childhood Asthma Linked to ADHD in Adolescence
Risk of hyperactivity-impulsivity increases in children with asthma, independent of medication
Friday, June 17, 2011

Unequal Care Access for Children With Public Insurance
Disparities exist in providers' acceptance of public insurance compared to private insurance
Thursday, June 16, 2011

Early Childhood Exposure to Pets Influences Sensitization
Having dogs and cats as pets in the first year of life may influence sensitization in adulthood
Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Life Expectancy in U.S. Counties Below Many Nations
Women, and black men and women have lower life expectancy in all U.S. counties
Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Effect Estimates May Be Inflated in Biomarker Studies
Highly cited studies overestimate biomarker effect compared to meta-analyses
Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Contact With Drug Industry Linked to Positive Attitudes
Substantial proportion of medical students believe gifts from drug industry affect prescribing
Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescribing Common in Asthma
Co-dispensing of antibiotics and asthma drugs among children found to be very common
Monday, May 23, 2011

ATS: Many Parents of Children With Asthma Avoid Flu Vaccine
Parents reluctant to vaccinate kids due to safety concerns and not seeing flu as asthma trigger
Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Childhood Eczema, Rhinitis Predict Adult Asthma
The conditions predict atopic asthma but are not associated with nonatopic asthma
Friday, May 13, 2011

Medical Education Participants Recognize Funding Bias
Yet most are unwilling to pay more for continuing medical education registration to overcome bias
Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Adding Omalizumab May Improve Uncontrolled Asthma
Omalizumab provides added clinical benefits in patients on standard treatment
Friday, May 06, 2011

Leukotriene-Receptor Antagonist Effective in Asthma
May be equivalent to inhaled glucocorticoid, long-acting beta₂-agonist
Wednesday, May 04, 2011

CDC: Asthma Prevalence on the Rise in United States
Prevalence of the disease increased by 12.3 percent between 2001 and 2009
Tuesday, May 03, 2011

AAP: Chemical Management Policy Needs Revision
American Academy of Pediatrics says change needed to better protect pregnant women, children
Monday, April 25, 2011

Antenatal Paracetamol Use May Be Tied to Childhood Wheeze
More research needed to determine impact of prenatal paracetamol use on risk of asthma
Monday, April 11, 2011

'Global Trigger Tool' Identifies 10 Times More Errors
New tool identifies many more adverse events in hospital admissions compared to other methods
Thursday, April 07, 2011

ACS: U.S. Troops Exposed to Fine Particulate Matter
Exposure may pose immediate and long-term health risks in troops stationed in Iraq
Thursday, March 31, 2011

Online Health Records Less Used by Minorities, Poor
Low-income patients, blacks, and Hispanics less likely to use Internet personal health record
Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Maternal Anemia Associated With Childhood Wheezing
With or without maternal asthma, anemia ups childhood asthma risk
Thursday, March 24, 2011

Reduced Hours for Trainees Has Had Little Effect in U.S.
Shorter work week for doctors in training has had little impact, positive or negative, on patient safety
Thursday, March 24, 2011

AAAAI: Regimen Desensitizes Youth With Milk Allergy
Omalizumab combined with oral desensitization improves tolerance with few side effects
Wednesday, March 23, 2011

AAAAI: Asthma Tied to Higher Risk of Certain Diseases
Associated with increased risk of developing diabetes and coronary artery disease
Tuesday, March 22, 2011

AAAAI: Combined OCPs Not Tied to Respiratory Issues
Progestin-estrogen oral contraceptives prior to pregnancy not tied to higher risk in offspring
Tuesday, March 22, 2011

AAAAI: One-Third of Infants Outgrow Milk Allergy
Children with more severe atopic dermatitis less likely to outgrow egg or milk allergy
Monday, March 21, 2011

AAAAI: Birth Order Impacts Specific Allergy Risk
Prevalence of rhinitis, conjunctivitis, and food allergy decrease with increasing birth order
Monday, March 21, 2011

Majority of Parents Approve of Smoke Exposure Testing
Both smoking and nonsmoking parents want their children tested during pediatric visits
Monday, March 21, 2011

Professional Values of U.S. and U.K. Doctors Examined
Nearly one-third of doctors fail to report inadequate colleague, often for fear of retribution
Thursday, March 17, 2011

Adding Omalizumab Improves Asthma Control in Youth
When drug added to guidelines-based therapy, reduces need for other medications
Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Heavy Smoking Prevalence Decline Greatest in California
Decrease in heavy smoking prevalence also seen in remaining states between 1965 and 2007
Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Ethnic Differences Seen in Academic Measures for U.K. Docs
Gap exists in academic performance of white versus nonwhite medical students and doctors
Wednesday, March 09, 2011

Pharmacological Meta-Analyses Rarely Report Disclosures
Meta-analyses of pharmacological interventions rarely disclose funding or conflicts of interest
Tuesday, March 08, 2011

Inhaled Epinephrine Gives Temporary Relief From Croup
Children's croup symptoms improve for up to two hours after treatment with epinephrine
Monday, March 07, 2011

FDA Cracking Down on Unapproved Prescription Drugs
Agency to remove unapproved cough, cold, and allergy medications from U.S. market
Wednesday, March 02, 2011

Family Mealtime Interaction Affects Children's Health
Positive communication at mealtime predicts improved quality of life for children with asthma
Thursday, February 24, 2011

New U.S. Report on the Nation's Health 2010 Released
The 34th annual CDC report includes a special feature on death and dying
Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Most Recalled Medical Devices Given Lenient Approval
Over 70 percent of the medical devices recalled were considered low or moderate risk
Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Corticosteroid Effective Asthma Rescue Addition
Albuterol, corticosteroids more effective rescue treatment than albuterol for mild childhood asthma
Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Researchers Explore Nature of Difficult Clinical Encounters
Patients, physicians both contribute characteristics; difficult patients have worse outcomes
Monday, February 14, 2011

Public Sector Plays Big Role in Drug Research
Role of public-sector research institutions larger than previously thought
Wednesday, February 09, 2011

AAD: Atopic Dermatitis Precursor for Food Allergies
Guidelines suggest children <5 years with atopic dermatitis should be evaluated for food allergies
Tuesday, February 08, 2011

Air Filters May Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk
High efficiency particle air filters tied to improved endothelial function, reduced inflammation
Friday, January 28, 2011

Diet May Be to Blame for Rise in Asthma Prevalence
Some association seen, but more research needed; salty snacks tied to asthma in children
Friday, January 28, 2011

Electronic Health Records May Not Improve Care Quality
Use with clinical decision support not tied to better quality of care
Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Allegra Approved for Over-the-Counter Sale
Beginning in March
Tuesday, January 25, 2011

CDC Report Highlights Important Health Disparities
Outlines disparities by sex, race/ethnicity, income, and other social characteristics
Thursday, January 13, 2011

Burnout Levels Particularly High in Residents
High percentage of anesthesiology chairs also meet criteria for high or moderately-high burnout
Monday, January 10, 2011

Burnout Driving Away Many Emergency Physicians
French study finds work-family conflicts, poor teamwork associated with burnout
Thursday, December 02, 2010

Patch-Test Screening for Product Allergy Falls Flat
Combination standard, supplemental tests appear better for diagnosing skin care product reactions
Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Peanuts During Pregnancy Linked to Infant Sensitization
Infants have apparent milk or egg allergy; mothers' consumption linked to indicator of peanut allergy
Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Reallocation of Care Would Increase PCPs' Work Weeks
Study investigates plausibility of reallocating specialty care follow-up to primary care physicians
Wednesday, November 24, 2010

U.S. Health Insurance Compared to 10 Other Nations
U.S. adults spend more time, money on insurance; have more coverage denials
Friday, November 19, 2010

Fraud in Scientific Literature Appears Intentional
Characteristics of articles retracted for fraud versus error suggest deliberate effort
Thursday, November 18, 2010

ACAAI: Many Children, Adults Unable to Identify Nut Types
Only half with nut allergies can visually identify all nuts that they are allergic to
Tuesday, November 16, 2010

ACAAI: Amoxicillin Allergy More Commonly Found in Children
More likely than adults to test positive for the allergy on penicillin skin testing
Monday, November 15, 2010

ACAAI: Influenza Vaccines May Vary in Allergen Amounts
Individuals with allergies who tolerated a flu vaccine in the past may not in future
Monday, November 15, 2010

ACAAI: Drug Combo Tied to Higher Costs in Mild Asthma
But inhaled corticosteroid plus long-acting beta agonist not linked to clinical benefit
Monday, November 15, 2010

Physician-Industry Financial Ties Decreased Since 2004
But 83.8 percent of physicians still have some type of industry financial relationship
Friday, November 12, 2010

Primary Care Trails Other Specialties in Hourly Wages
In other study, physicians point to Medicare reimbursement problems, differ on reforms
Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Children With Food Allergies May Face More Bullying
Most events occur at school, involve classmates; teachers reported as perpetrators in some cases
Thursday, October 21, 2010

Mother's Stress Levels Affect Child's Asthma Status
Different types of parental stress and coping behaviors predict child's asthma severity
Friday, October 08, 2010

Epinephrine for Anaphylaxis by Trained Individuals Endorsed
Wilderness Medical Society endorses in-field treatment by non-medical professionals
Wednesday, October 06, 2010

Dog Ownership Reduces Risk of Eczema in Dog-Sensitive Children
Allergic kids exposed to dogs, but not cats, have attenuated eczema risk at 4 years of age
Friday, October 01, 2010

No-Smoking Law Linked to Lower Asthma Rates
Study assesses asthma admissions in children before and after public smoking ban in Scotland
Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Sacrifice Makes Industry Gifts Seem More Acceptable
Residents reminded of med school sacrifices tend to perceive gifting more favorably
Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Re-Consent Important Before Secondary Use of Genetic Data
Research participants want to be asked before their data are added to federal database
Monday, September 13, 2010

Many Pediatric Primary Care Doctors Don't Use Spirometry
In survey of family physicians and pediatricians with young asthma patients, about half used spirometry
Friday, September 10, 2010

Annual Medical Liability Costs Surpass $50 Billion
Account for more than 2 percent of total health care spending in the United States
Thursday, September 09, 2010

Aerobic Training for Asthma Shows Psychosocial Benefits
At three months, program linked to improvements in quality of life, anxiety, and depression
Thursday, August 05, 2010

Industry-Funded Clinical Trials Yield More Positive Outcomes
Also less likely than government-, nonprofit-funded trials to be published within two years
Tuesday, August 03, 2010

Diet Appears to Influence Gut Bacteria Types
Comparative study finds different gut microbes in Italian and African children
Tuesday, August 03, 2010

Zinc Nasal Gel May Lead to Loss of Sense of Smell
Researchers find evidence of link between zinc gluconate and anosmia
Tuesday, July 20, 2010

FDA Warns Public Regarding Stolen Advair Diskus Inhalers
Inhalers stolen from distribution warehouse in 2009 recently found in some pharmacies
Monday, July 19, 2010

Doctors Agree Malpractice Fears Drive Overuse of Tests
Almost all surveyed physicians say more tests and procedures are ordered than needed
Monday, June 28, 2010

Moldy Homes Linked to Higher Risk of Severe Asthma Attacks
Children with CHIT1 variants, high mold exposure at increased risk of exacerbations
Friday, June 25, 2010

Some Moist Toilet Paper Can Cause Severe Reaction
Chemical in toilet paper can cause perianal, perineal allergic contact dermatitis
Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Interest by Physicians Can Play Role in Medication Adherence
Patients more likely to properly use asthma meds when doctors opt to view detailed adherence info
Friday, June 18, 2010

Fatal Medication Errors Rise in July at Teaching Hospitals
Researchers say arrival of new medical residents at least partly explains the increase
Tuesday, June 08, 2010

Racial Differences Exist in Asthma Prevalence and Care
Black, Hispanic children more likely to have asthma diagnosis, less likely to see specialist
Monday, June 07, 2010

Mediterranean Diet May Lower Childhood Asthma Risk
International study also finds increased asthma risk with high consumption of hamburgers
Friday, June 04, 2010

Self-Reported Peanut, Tree Nut Allergies in Children on the Rise
Self-reported prevalence of peanut allergies in those under 18 has more than tripled since 1997
Thursday, May 20, 2010

FDA Warns Consumers Against Swallowing Topical Benadryl
Diphenhydramine in product can lead to unconsciousness, hallucinations, confusion
Thursday, May 13, 2010

New FDA Program Targets Misleading Drug Advertising
Aims to teach health care providers their role in recognizing, reporting untruthful ads
Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Children's and Infants' Liquid Medicines Recalled
Not due to adverse events; includes some Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec, and Benadryl products
Monday, May 03, 2010

Risk Factors for Physician Misconduct Identified
Male sex, lower socioeconomic status, and difficulty in medical school increase misconduct risk
Wednesday, April 28, 2010

ALA Report Finds Good, Bad News on Air Pollution
Lung association says particle and ozone pollution down in many cities, but threats remain
Wednesday, April 28, 2010

FDA Changes Medical Device Advisory Committee Process
Expert panels reviewing devices for premarket approval will discuss information differently
Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Financial Ties Negatively Affect Perceptions of Research Quality
Patients believe their physicians' ties also influence clinical care
Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Most Doctors Not Knowledgeable About Herbals
Survey also finds health care providers think the public has 'misplaced faith' in herbal medicines
Monday, April 26, 2010

Secondhand Smoke Linked to Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Study suggests eliminating secondhand smoke exposure could cut 40 percent of cases
Monday, April 19, 2010

Seven Metered-Dose Inhalers to Be Phased Out
FDA releases timetable for withdrawal of asthma and COPD inhalers from U.S. marketplace
Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Graded Doses of Flu Vaccine Safe for Egg-Allergic Children
Those without anaphylaxis to egg don't need to undergo vaccine skin test prior to vaccination
Monday, April 05, 2010

Influenza Vaccination Coverage Remains Inadequate
Improvement for future seasons needed for health care workers and general population
Thursday, April 01, 2010

Anaphylaxis Often Requires Repeat Epinephrine Treatment
Boston study highlights need for at-risk children to carry two doses of self-injectable epinephrine
Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Stress in Pregnancy May Hike Baby's Asthma Risk
Study of stressed women and their infants finds biomarkers of heightened immune response
Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Pregnancy Effects on Asthma Severity Studied
Severity similar to year before pregnancy if asthma medication taken appropriately
Tuesday, March 09, 2010

LABAs Can Harm Asthma Patients When Used Alone
FDA warns of increased risk of severe worsening of asthma symptoms
Thursday, February 18, 2010

2009 H1N1-Related Deaths and Hospitalizations Examined
CDC finds cases, related hospitalizations and deaths highest among 18 to 64 year olds
Monday, February 15, 2010

Hormone Replacement Therapy Linked to Higher Asthma Risk
Study finds increased asthma risk observed only in women taking estrogen alone
Thursday, February 11, 2010

Dietary Supplement Suspected of Causing Selenium Poisoning
Case finding study suggests liquid supplement responsible for 201 cases in 10 states
Thursday, February 11, 2010

AHRQ: U.S. Adults Seeing Big Barriers to Specialty Care
About one in 13 who need specialty care report 'big problem' in gaining access to specialists
Wednesday, February 10, 2010

FDA Initiative Aims to Cut Medical Radiation Exposure
Focus of efforts include computed tomography, nuclear medicine studies and fluoroscopy
Wednesday, February 10, 2010

H1N1 Vaccination Still Highly Recommended
H1N1 activity leveling off, but CDC still recommends vaccination
Monday, February 08, 2010

Many American Adults Do Not Get Recommended Vaccines
40,000 to 50,000 die each year of vaccine-preventable diseases, per report
Monday, February 08, 2010

Coalition Launches Campaign to Limit Residents' Hours
Advocates say 30-hour workdays cause fatigue and medical errors that impact patient safety
Friday, February 05, 2010

Health Care Spending Makes Record Leap in GDP Share
GDP health share now estimated at 17.3 percent; health spending in 2019 projected at $4.5 trillion
Thursday, February 04, 2010

Diversity Growth Incremental in the Medical Professions
A century after the Flexner Report, minorities still woefully underrepresented and obstacles remain
Thursday, February 04, 2010

The Lancet Retracts Study Linking MMR Vaccine, Autism
Medical panel finds several elements of the controversial study to be incorrect
Wednesday, February 03, 2010

Tylenol Recall in Effect Includes Several Other Drugs
Motrin, Benadryl and Rolaids are also part of recall by Johnson & Johnson subsidiary
Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Number of People Infected by H1N1 Reaches 55 Million
About 20 percent of people have been vaccinated; health officials urge others to do so
Monday, January 18, 2010

Biomedical Research Funding Shows Decline in 2008
The decline followed 7.8 percent annual increases in 1994 to 2003, 3.4 percent in 2003 to 2007
Tuesday, January 12, 2010

H1N1 Flu Waning, but Many Vaccine Doses Unused
CDC says 60 million people have been vaccinated, but 111 million doses have been distributed
Wednesday, December 23, 2009

CDC: 15 Percent of Americans Have Had H1N1 Flu
Report says most of the deaths have been in children and young adults
Friday, December 11, 2009

Patients Often Lack Knowledge of Their Own Medications
Study suggests incorporating them into medication management would improve safety
Thursday, December 10, 2009

Most Early Cases of H1N1 Across China Were Mild
Research into May and June cases highlights rapid improvements in surveillance in China
Wednesday, December 09, 2009

H1N1 Influenza Rates Drop in Many States
Another surge may happen later; enough vaccine available for most people to get vaccinated soon
Wednesday, December 02, 2009

Women Researchers Lag Behind Men in Grant Awards
Study finds 36.2 percent of women researchers earn awards versus 45.6 percent of men
Tuesday, December 01, 2009

CDC: Worrisome Spike Seen in Pneumococcal Disease
CDC also relays that H1N1 vaccine supply continues to increase
Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Most Medical Journals Have Conflict of Interest Policies
Still, study suggests definition of conflict and disclosure requirements of authors vary greatly
Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Salmeterol Found Similarly Effective in Asthma Genotypes
Treatment with salmeterol and inhaled corticosteroid should continue despite genotype
Friday, November 20, 2009

Acetaminophen Use Linked to Asthma and Wheezing
Study finds higher risks in both children and adults exposed to acetaminophen
Friday, November 13, 2009

CDC: New H1N1 Tracking Method Ups Estimates
Revised estimation method may provide more accurate picture of pandemic
Thursday, November 12, 2009

Study Finds Costs of Quality Programs Burden Practices
Another study finds many clinical trials change study design outcomes without explanation
Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Medical Errors Disclosure Can Help Physicians and Patients
Second study suggests patients give higher quality ratings when staff report mistakes
Wednesday, November 11, 2009

ACAAI: Discharge Benefits Seen From Asthma Educators
In other research, case management linked to fewer asthma symptoms in New York children
Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Pollutants May Increase Bronchiolitis Risk in Infants
Study finds that some pollutants put infants at modest risk for respiratory health compromise
Monday, November 09, 2009

Stats Helps Paint Picture of H1N1 Hospitalizations
Study reviews cases of flu hospitalizations and deaths in California from April to August
Tuesday, November 03, 2009

Background Disease Rates Important in H1N1 Pandemic
Awareness is essential to prevent public fears that could hinder mass immunization programs
Monday, November 02, 2009

Pediatric H1N1 Influenza Deaths Reach at Least 114
CDC says 90 percent of swine flu deaths are in people younger than 65 years
Monday, November 02, 2009

Medical School Enrollment Continues to Expand
Number of residency slots also needs to increase to meet future demand for physicians
Monday, October 26, 2009

Far Fewer H1N1 Vaccine Doses Than Expected Are Available
And FDA authorizes certain use of investigational antiviral peramivir intravenous
Monday, October 26, 2009

Some Hospital Staff Predicted to Be Infection Superspreaders
Hand washing compliance by staff in contact with all patients has biggest impact
Thursday, October 22, 2009

Most H1N1 Hospitalizations Are in Young Patients
According to CDC report, about a quarter of deaths are occurring in those younger than 25
Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Sources Find Different Numbers of Active Physicians
Study compares projections of future physician work force using U.S. Census, AMA Masterfile
Wednesday, October 21, 2009

CDC Says New Child Deaths Raise H1N1 Beyond Epidemic
Manufacturing problems mean goal of 40 million vaccines by month's end will not be reached
Monday, October 19, 2009

FDA Launches Drug Disposal Advice Web Page
Flushing recommended for some drugs with potentially deadly effects
Friday, October 16, 2009

Health Care Disparities Among States Found to Be Widening
Commonwealth Fund Commission state report card emphasizes need for health care reform
Friday, October 09, 2009

Seasonal Flu Vaccine Protects Somewhat Against A/H1N1
However, Mexican study still recommends specific swine flu vaccination
Thursday, October 08, 2009

Roundtable Discussion Tackles Health Care Reform
Improvements in payment, more data to guide decisions could lead to wiser health spending
Wednesday, October 07, 2009

Medical Students Want More Practice of Medicine Training
Report finds time devoted to medical economics does not adversely affect clinical training quality
Wednesday, October 07, 2009

Effectiveness and Cost Help to Make Coverage Decisions
Study suggests countries that use these two criteria can also incorporate other factors
Tuesday, October 06, 2009

Surgical Masks Found to Be Non-Inferior to Respirators
Masks may be just as effective as respirators in preventing flu in health care workers
Thursday, October 01, 2009

CDC Says States Not Meeting Fruit and Veggie Objectives
State-by-state report finds states deficient in supporting healthy food in stores and schools
Thursday, October 01, 2009

Bacterial Infections Are a Factor in Many H1N1 Deaths
Finding underscores importance of pneumococcal vaccination for those at high risk for pneumonia
Wednesday, September 30, 2009

H1N1 Virus's Genetic Makeup Appears to Be Staying Stable
CDC suggests forthcoming vaccine likely to be very effective in preventing the disease
Monday, September 28, 2009

Review Advises Hand Washing, Other Antiviral Measures
Masks, gloves, focusing on children's hygiene helpful in preventing respiratory virus spread
Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Spotlight on Social Networking Use Among Medical Students
Survey finds a minority of medical schools have policies governing online posting by students
Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Most Pediatric Emergency Asthma Cases Not Followed Up
Education level of mother strongly associated with likelihood of follow-up
Friday, September 18, 2009

FDA Approves Four Vaccines for H1N1 Influenza
Clinical studies have shown robust immune response in adults within 10 days
Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Drug Interaction E-Alerts Show Benefit to Patient Safety
Electronic alerts reduce adverse events including death and disability, as well as costs
Monday, September 14, 2009

Chlorinated Pools Linked to Problems in Atopic Teens
Exposure to pools may contribute significantly to asthma, respiratory allergies in some adolescents
Monday, September 14, 2009

Mutated H1N1 Virus Resistant to Antiviral Drug Oseltamivir
Resistant H1N1 prompts new CDC advisory on prophylactic use of antviral drug
Friday, September 11, 2009

One Dose of H1N1 Vaccine May Offer Substantial Protection
Preliminary studies suggest single-dose and adjuvant strategies can stretch vaccine supply
Friday, September 11, 2009

Most H1N1 Flu Patients Don't Need Antiviral Medication
But for high-risk patients, antiviral treatment for H1N1 infection should begin promptly
Wednesday, September 09, 2009

H1N1 Vaccines Appear Safe for Adults, Children
And case report details successful but unlicensed use of IV zanamivir for H1N1 pneumonitis
Monday, September 07, 2009

Department Issues New HIPAA Notification Regulations
HHS regulations cover need to notify individuals after breaches of their health information
Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Alarm Symptoms Often Do Not Result in Timely Diagnosis
Many evaluated for hematuria, hemoptysis, other conditions lack definite diagnoses after three years
Friday, August 14, 2009

HHS Releases Reports on Health Insurance Reform
Health and Human Services says reform would decrease costs, increase number of options
Friday, August 07, 2009

Editorial Opposes European Commission Proposals
Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin editorial warns against loosening restrictions on drug promotion
Tuesday, August 04, 2009

Electronic Disease Surveillance Systems Vary Widely
Lack of unified systems will increase cost of data sharing, report predicts
Friday, July 31, 2009

U.S. Health Data Network a Powerful Tool for Quality
DARTNet, a prototype for data sharing, already gives clinicians access to data on 400,000 patients
Friday, July 31, 2009

Pregnant Women, Children Among H1N1 Vaccine Priorities
CDC panel also says health care workers should be among first-line recipients
Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Methods to Determine Health Care Priorities Questioned
Debate over whether to base resource allocation on measures of patient or public attitudes
Friday, July 24, 2009

Camera Phones Can Help Doctors Make Rare Diagnoses
Patient captured images of transient symptoms and gave them to her doctor
Friday, July 24, 2009

FDA Approves 2009-2010 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
Vaccine not effective against H1N1 flu, but high-risk populations should be vaccinated
Monday, July 20, 2009

Obesity Rates Highest Among African-American Population
Prevalence among African-Americans 51 percent higher than among Caucasians
Friday, July 17, 2009

Obesity Rates for American Adults Still Going Up
CDC survey finds a quarter of the population in 32 states is now obese
Thursday, July 09, 2009

Priorities Set for Comparative Effectiveness Research
Best ways to spend $400 million research budget identified
Wednesday, July 01, 2009

Standardized Asthma Terms and End Points Issued
Comprehensive recommendations will offer new consistency for clinical trials and practice
Monday, June 29, 2009

Americans Paying for More of Their Health Care Costs
Families with individual coverage may spend 22 to 50 percent of household income on health care
Wednesday, June 24, 2009

President Signs Tobacco Law, Acts on Medicare Coverage
New law regulates tobacco marketing; Medicare reform to cut costs for seniors in coverage gap
Monday, June 22, 2009

Reinforced Infection Control Needed to Combat H1N1
Health care personnel are picking up infections in medical and community settings
Monday, June 22, 2009

AMA: Policy Statement Supports Health Care Reform
Association also adopts strategies to reduce medical school debt, increase supply of physicians
Thursday, June 18, 2009

Individual Mandate for Health Insurance Affordable and Fair
Perspective offers that compulsory minimum health insurance would benefit health care reform
Wednesday, June 17, 2009

AMA: Air Travel Guidelines Needed to Prevent Flu's Spread
Separate policy recognizes health care facilities' role in sustainable, healthy food system
Wednesday, June 17, 2009

FDA Issues Warning on Three Zicam Products
The cold remedies appear to be associated with a loss of the sense of smell
Tuesday, June 16, 2009

AMA: Guidance Offered on Medical Record Breaches
American Medical Association also addresses male breast cancer, anti-aging hormone use
Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Sweeping Medical Reforms Lack Medical Liability Element
Focus is on cost control, with other issues not yet addressed
Monday, June 15, 2009

Bill Giving FDA Authority Over Tobacco on Way to President
House of Representatives rapidly endorses Senate's version of bill passed late Thursday
Friday, June 12, 2009

Senate Approves Bill Giving FDA Authority Over Tobacco
Measure requires companies to list ingredients and agency to approve new products
Thursday, June 11, 2009

WHO Declares H1N1 Influenza Pandemic
U.S. health officials caution that declaration simply means virus is more widespread
Thursday, June 11, 2009

Many U.K. Trained Doctors Stay in National Health Service
And men and women found to choose similar career paths
Wednesday, June 03, 2009

Democrats Set Ambitious Goal for Health Care Reform
Physicians can take lead to get much-needed federal legislation passed
Thursday, May 21, 2009

Medical Center Press Releases Often Lacking Key Details
Many overstate importance and clinical relevance of studies but omit cautions and limitations
Tuesday, May 05, 2009

New Web-based Information Source to Support UK Clinicians
NHS Evidence employs technology and rigorous criteria to assure relevance and quality
Thursday, April 30, 2009

NEJM Commends New Conflict of Interest Proposal
Editorialist says comprehensive recommendations could significantly impact practices, institutions
Thursday, April 30, 2009

FDA Requires OTC Pain Relievers to Display Warnings
New rule requires warnings on stomach bleeding, liver damage on NSAIDs and acetaminophen
Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Pharmacist Involvement May Decrease Medication Errors
Two studies suggest benefits of an interdisciplinary medication reconciliation process
Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Steep Copayments Increase Risk of Non-Adherence
Higher out-of-pocket drug costs delay initiation of therapy for patients with chronic conditions
Tuesday, April 28, 2009

ACP: Board Votes to Enhance Perception of Primary Care
Regents support measures including legislation to fund studies assessing value of primary care
Friday, April 24, 2009

Having Health Insurance May Not Improve Mortality Risk
Researchers say finding suggests universal coverage would not decrease US death rate
Thursday, April 23, 2009

Stretches Without Health Insurance More Common
Change from early 1980s to early 2000s seen particularly in those with lowest education level
Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Continuity of Care Declining for Medicare Beneficiaries
Less than a third of beneficiaries saw their PCP when they were hospitalized in 2006
Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Financial Rewards for Healthy Behavior Can Be Effective
But the practice can be fraught with moral dilemmas
Friday, April 10, 2009

Electronic Prescribing Online-Learning Tools Launched
American Medical Association tools will help physicians evaluate ePrescribing systems
Thursday, April 02, 2009

Changes Needed in New-Drug Evaluation Process
Patients get 'poor return on investment'; independent evaluation and transparency needed
Wednesday, April 01, 2009

New Health Program Leads to Questions in the UK
Program calls for each primary care trust to seek a general practitioner-led health center
Wednesday, April 01, 2009

Safe Practice Scores Do Not Add Up to Fewer Patient Deaths
Safe Practices Survey data only shows how hospitals have implemented safety guidelines
Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Cost Barriers Slow Adoption of Electronic Health Records
But government intervention and funding could quickly spur improvement
Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Transdermal Patches Pose Burn Risk During Scans
Metal in patches can cause burns during MRI
Friday, March 06, 2009

Obama Wants to Spend $630 Billion on Health Care Reform
President's plan calls for replacement of Medicare reimbursement system, increase in FDA budget
Thursday, March 05, 2009

US Motor Vehicle-Related Death Rates Vary Geographically
Mortality rate in the South double that of the Northeast
Monday, March 02, 2009

Insurance Essential for Good Health, Well-Being
Report calls on policymakers, public to address uninsurance problem
Tuesday, February 24, 2009

US Health Spending May Have Hit $2.4 Trillion in 2008
Private health spending growth due to hit 15-year low
Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Proposed Changes to Health Care Would Reduce Costs
Investing in health care reform will improve outcomes, save money
Thursday, February 19, 2009

Transparency, Globalization Growing in Clinical Research
Enhanced data reporting, increased globalization among recent trends in clinical trial research
Thursday, February 19, 2009

Implementing a Quality Improvement Faculty Path
Criteria include broadening promotion factors, considering publication alternatives
Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Ads Featuring 'Drug Facts Box' Help Educate Consumers
Replacement of brief summary with 'facts box' may lead to better informed medication choices
Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Care Coordination Programs Don't Benefit Medicare Patients
Few such programs reduce hospitalizations, monthly expenditures or improve quality of care
Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Medication Safety Alerts Frequently Ignored
Current alert system may be failing to ensure patient protection
Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Corticosteroid Use Associated with Pneumonia in COPD
Using inhaled drugs for at least 24 weeks linked to higher pneumonia risk, but not risk of death
Monday, February 09, 2009

CDC Analyzes Salmonella Peanut Butter Outbreak
Report highlights complexities of 'ingredient-driven' outbreaks and importance of rapid investigation
Monday, February 09, 2009

Clinical Information Technology Leads to Safer Hospitals
Automated records associated with lower mortality, fewer complications
Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Occupational Exposures Increase Nurses' Asthma Risk
Cleaning products, disinfectants, adhesives, glues, solvents linked to asthma and asthma symptoms
Thursday, January 22, 2009

AHA: Medical Usage High Among Heart Failure Patients
Each year, those with severe disease see up to 23 clinicians
Wednesday, November 12, 2008

ACAAI: School System Shows Divergent Food Allergy Plans
Single-district survey reveals differences in management of food-allergic students
Monday, November 10, 2008

Premiums Up, Coverage Down for Medicare Part D Plans
Nearly all stand-alone Medicare Part D plans will have a coverage gap in 2009
Monday, November 10, 2008

Access to Primary Care Key to US Health Care Reform
Careers in primary care should be supported and promoted
Tuesday, November 04, 2008

Credit Crisis to Take Long-Term Toll on Health System
UK's National Health Service will have no real growth in funding
Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Rice Is a Common and Severe Allergen
It can induce enterocolitis reactions more severe than those caused by cow's milk and soy
Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Placebo Treatments Commonly Utilized
Prescribing placebo treatments viewed as both common and ethical
Friday, October 24, 2008

Financial Bailout Puts US Health Care Reform in Jeopardy
Neither McCain's nor Obama's proposals would escape unscathed
Wednesday, October 22, 2008

UK Researchers Demand Regulatory Relief
Regulatory burden of clinical research threatens to inhibit delivery of potential life-saving benefits
Friday, October 17, 2008

News Media Under-Report Drug Company Funding of Research
Few newspapers have written policy on reporting funding and using generic names for drugs
Tuesday, September 30, 2008

No Change to 2009 Part B Medicare Premium
First time since 2000 that premium has not been raised yearly
Monday, September 22, 2008

Antibiotic Resistance Has Become a Global Pandemic
Major medical breakthroughs under threat from loss of antibiotic efficacy
Friday, September 19, 2008

Lancet Supports WHO Report on Health Inequality
Journal applauds report's call to action, will participate in conference and publish theme issue
Friday, August 29, 2008

Outlook Mixed on US Presidential Candidates' Health Plans
Commentary examines potential benefits, flaws in McCain and Obama health care proposals
Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Seniors Likely to Find Medicare Health Web Site Unusable
Study of computer-savvy seniors shows the site is difficult to use and navigate
Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Over 1 Billion U.S. Doctor, Hospital Visits Logged in 2006
CDC attributes increase to aging of the U.S. population
Thursday, August 07, 2008

International Issue of Torture Complicity Analyzed
Medical community may condone torture or fail to intervene
Friday, August 01, 2008

Exception Reporting Improves Pay-for-Performance Benefits
Inappropriate exclusion is rare
Thursday, July 17, 2008

Health Cash Incentives for Poor People Debated
Affirmative side says they may reduce health inequality; negative side doubts significant benefit
Wednesday, July 09, 2008