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

Few Physicians Meeting Meaningful Use in Early 2012
Managing patient populations with electronic systems not easy for many physicians
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Doc Passengers Assist in Half of In-Flight Medical Emergencies
Most common in-flight medical problems syncope, respiratory symptoms, nausea and vomiting
Wednesday, May 29, 2013

ACA Dependent-Cover Provision Beneficial for Young Adults
Increase in proportion of young adults with private coverage for nondiscretionary visits to ER
Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Missed Well-Child Care Visits Linked to More Hospitalizations
Poor adherence to well-child visits may increase the risk of hospitalizations in young children
Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Billions Can Be Saved With Pharmacy Benefit Management
Strategies include use of generic drugs, affordable brands, negotiation of pharmacy dispensing fee
Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Most Heart Attack Patients Want to Decide Treatment
About two-thirds of hospitalized patients prefer an active role in shared decision-making
Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Transparency Key to Improving Value Care for Patients
Data on price, utilization, and quality should be made publicly available to ensure greater value
Wednesday, May 29, 2013

ASC: Rapid BP Lowering Tx No Better for Intracerebral Bleed
No significant reduction in death, severe disability with intensive versus guideline-recommended tx
Wednesday, May 29, 2013

AAN Releases Periprocedural Anticoagulant Care Guideline
Risk of bleeding from antithrombotic medications varies according to medical procedure
Tuesday, May 28, 2013

HHS: End-of-2013 Targets for EHR Use Already Reached
>50 percent of doctor offices, 80 percent of eligible hospitals using electronic health records
Tuesday, May 28, 2013

ESC: Heart Failure Outcomes Vary With Timing of Admission
Mortality, length of stay worse for January, Friday, and 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. admissions
Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Docs Anticipating Changes Ahead As ACA Progresses
Most expect ACA to continue as planned; expect further integration for themselves, hospitals
Monday, May 27, 2013

Pain Conditions Linked to Increased Risk of Suicide
Back, migraine, and psychogenic pain increases risk of suicide in patients using VHA services
Monday, May 27, 2013

Depression Linked to Severe Hypoglycemia in Diabetes
Shorter time to first episode, higher number of severe episodes in depressed versus non-depressed
Friday, May 24, 2013

No Benefit of Intensive Insulin Rx in Hyperglycemia in Hospitalized
Guidelines from the American College of Physicians note that insulin may cause harm
Friday, May 24, 2013

Six Hours or Less of Sleep Ups Crash Risk for Young Drivers
Averaging less than six hours of sleep per night raises risk of crash, particularly late-night crashes
Friday, May 24, 2013

About One in Four Uninsured Could Be Excluded From ACA
Twenty-seven percent of those eligible for assistance tax credits do not have checking account
Friday, May 24, 2013

Data Support Basing Health Decisions on Both Benefit, Cost
Health care cost varies from $2 to $224 per month of health status-adjusted life expectancy
Friday, May 24, 2013

Three Reports Discuss Issues Surrounding Blood Transfusion
Best practices for transfusion, alternatives to blood, management of blood supply discussed
Friday, May 24, 2013

Study Supports Link Between Child CT Exposure, Cancer Risk
Results based on mean follow-up of 9.5 years after exposure; lifetime risk not yet known
Thursday, May 23, 2013

Abdominal Pain Is Often Chronic, Prolonged in Children
Most children presenting with abdominal pain fulfill criteria for chronic abdominal pain
Thursday, May 23, 2013

Long-Acting Bronchodilators Up Cardiovascular Risk in COPD
Findings among older adults newly prescribed long-acting β-agonists or anticholinergics
Thursday, May 23, 2013

Not All U.K. Health Records Capturing Myocardial Infarction
Electronic primary care, hospital, disease, and death records each miss 25 to 50 percent of MIs
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Stroke-Related Costs Expected to Rise 129 Percent by 2030
Effective preventive, acute care, rehab services will have both medical, societal benefits
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

ATS: Azithromycin Delays Next Hospitalization in COPD
Significant prolongation of time to next respiratory hospitalization with antibiotics
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

ATS: Short Steroid Course Non-Inferior for COPD Exacerbations
Five-day systemic glucocorticoid tx non-inferior to 14-day tx for reexacerbations within 180 days
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

ATS: Injured Women Receive Less Trauma Care Than Men
Findings point to consistent gender gap regardless of mechanism of injury or income
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Case Survival Reflects Hospital Performance in Cardiac Arrest
Hospitals with high case-survival rates for cardiac arrest also have lower incidence
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Increase in ICU Admissions From Emergency Departments
From 2002/2003 to 2008/2009, 48.8 percent increase in ICU admissions from ERs in U.S.
Monday, May 20, 2013

CT Radiation Risk Less Than Risk of Examination Indicator
The most common non-cancer indications for body CT are trauma and abdominal pain
Monday, May 20, 2013

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

AHA: Variation in Outpatient Cardiac Risk Factor Management
Considerable variation in hypertension and hyperlipidemia control; tobacco screening
Friday, May 17, 2013

AHA: iPhone App Transmits Heart Images Quickly
App is accurate and more reliable than standard e-mail transmission
Friday, May 17, 2013

Study Reviews Readmissions in Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities
Study finds most Medicare beneficiaries treated in IPFs exhibit characteristics linked to readmission
Friday, May 17, 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

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

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

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

Dual Chamber ICDs Linked to More Complications
Single- and dual-chamber devices associated with similar mortality and hospitalization rates
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

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

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

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

Hospital Rapid Response Teams Need Training
Teams are effective but require good communication
Friday, May 10, 2013

Accidental Strangulation Is Hazard of Looped Blind Cords
In U.K., one to two children thought to die each year from blind cord strangulation
Friday, May 10, 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

HRS: iPad2 Can Trigger Magnet Mode in Defibrillators
Magnets embedded in iPad2 cover and body trigger magnet mode; suspend anti-tachycardia tx
Thursday, May 09, 2013

HRS: Some Shocks in Young ICD Users Due to AC Leak in Pools
Case series shows electromagnetic interference due to alternating current leak can cause shocks
Thursday, May 09, 2013

Study Quantifies Injuries Involving Amusement Rides
Annual injury rate requiring ER visits is 6.24 per 100,000 children, but hospitalization rare
Thursday, May 09, 2013

AUA: Primary Care Treatment for UTI Could Save $2 Billion
Treatment in the emergency room more expensive
Thursday, May 09, 2013

AUA: Death Up in Weekend ER Visits for Prostate Cancer Patients
Patients with metastatic prostate cancer who visit ER over the weekend have increased odds of death
Thursday, May 09, 2013

AUA: ER Visits for Hematuria Pose Sizeable Economic Burden
Studies show increased costs for patients who undergo imaging; considerable annual ER charges
Thursday, May 09, 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

Only Half Newly Reported HCV Cases Receiving Follow-Up Test
HCV antibody positivity and HCV RNA positivity more likely among those born from 1945 to 1965
Wednesday, May 08, 2013

AAFP Member Urges Investment in Primary Care
During testimony to Congress committee, emphasis on support for a strong primary care service
Wednesday, May 08, 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

PAS: Most High School Athletes Won't Report Concussion
Despite being knowledgeable about symptoms, most feel it's acceptable to play with a concussion
Tuesday, May 07, 2013

2000 to 2009 Saw Drop in Pediatric Hydrocarbon Injuries
Injuries mainly among males, children aged 1 to 2; ingestion is most common mechanism of injury
Monday, May 06, 2013

PAS: Children With Strep Don't Need to Toss Toothbrushes
Toothbrushes from children with GAS did not show GAS bacterial growth
Monday, May 06, 2013

PAS: Nearly Half of Teens Report Texting While Driving
Texting while driving more likely among males and older adolescents
Monday, May 06, 2013

AHA: Lifestyle Changes May Reduce Blood Clot Risk
Ideal levels of physical activity, body mass index most significantly linked to risk
Friday, May 03, 2013

Medicaid Coverage Doesn't Lead to Better Physical Health
After two years, no reductions noted in measured BP, cholesterol, or glycated hemoglobin levels
Thursday, May 02, 2013

CDC: Big Increase in Middle-Aged Suicides Seen 1999-2010
Suicide rate increased nationally, particularly among whites, American Indian/Alaska Natives
Thursday, May 02, 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

Azithromycin Not Tied to Increased Risk of CV Death
Versus no antibiotics, penicillin; based on a general population of young, middle-aged adults
Wednesday, May 01, 2013

SAMHSA: Sharp Rise in ER Visits Due to Zolpidem
Emergency department visits up over 200 percent from 2005 to 2010
Wednesday, May 01, 2013

Plan B Approved for Women 15 Years and Older Without Rx
FDA says company submitted data showing that women 15 years and older understood proper use
Wednesday, May 01, 2013

Breath Test Can Detect Illicit Drug Use Up to 24 Hours Later
Simple, commercially available breath sampler can detect 12 analytes
Wednesday, May 01, 2013

More Than One-Third of Stroke Patients Don't Utilize EMS
Rural and minority patients have decreased odds of emergency medical services use
Tuesday, April 30, 2013

FDA Approves Kcentra to Reverse Anticoagulation
Can be administered faster than plasma to stop severe bleeding in heart patients
Tuesday, April 30, 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

Multicenter Study Links Peri-Op SSRI Use to Adverse Outcomes
Increased odds of in-hospital mortality, bleeding, 30-day readmission, after adjustment
Tuesday, April 30, 2013

FDA Concerned Caffeinated Foods Could Harm Children
Such products becoming abundant in U.S. markets
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

Standardized Debriefing Ups Outcomes on CPR Simulation
Improvement in knowledge and team leader behavioral performance with scripted debriefing
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

Review: All Approved Drugs Similarly Prevent Migraines
Off-label angiotensin-inhibiting drugs and beta-blockers have favorable benefit-to-harm ratios
Thursday, April 25, 2013

Air Pollution Linked to Marker of Atherosclerosis
Greater exposure to air pollution associated with greater increases in artery thickness
Thursday, April 25, 2013

Prevalence, Costs of Heart Failure Estimated for 2030
More than eight million U.S. adults expected to have heart failure by 2030; $70 billion in costs
Thursday, April 25, 2013

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

Analgesics in Endurance Events Can Have Serious Adverse Effects
GI, kidney, and cardiovascular adverse events may increase with analgesic dose
Thursday, April 25, 2013

Insurance Prior Authorization Doesn't Up Psych ER Stay
Average of 38 minutes needed to receive insurance authorization for admission
Thursday, April 25, 2013

Breast CA Tx Delays Still More Common for Poor, Uninsured
And, women with early-stage breast cancer with Medicaid are more likely to receive mastectomy
Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Review Looks at Best Modality for Diagnosing Ectopic Pregnancy
Sonogram found to be best diagnostic method for women with abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding
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

Doc Describes Medical Tent Experience of Boston Marathon
A doctor describes the transition from providing care to runners to feelings of helplessness
Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Firearms Account for About 2 Percent of Child Injuries
Firearm injuries more severe, more often require intensive care, and have higher death rate
Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Peri-Noncardiac Op Exposure to β-Blockers Improves Outcome
Exposure tied to lower mortality for patients with two or more Revised Cardiac Risk Index factors
Tuesday, April 23, 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

Severe Cutaneous Adverse Rxns Up in Allopurinol Initiators
SCARs are rare; usually occur within first 180 days of initiating treatment
Tuesday, April 23, 2013

U.S. Shortfall in Neurologists Expected to Get Worse
Current national shortfall of 11 percent projected to increase to 19 percent by 2025
Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Interdisciplinary Model Ups Care of Hospitalized Elderly
Admission to MACE services linked to lower rates of adverse events, shorter length of stay
Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Parental Permissiveness Linked to Rx Drug Abuse, Misuse
About one-quarter of teens report abuse, misuse of prescription meds; about half use pot, alcohol
Tuesday, April 23, 2013

USPSTF: Primary Care Screening Can Help ID Suicide Risk
Based on limited evidence, tools could probably identify adults at risk; limited ability for teens
Monday, April 22, 2013

Outcomes No Worse With Home Call for Surgical Interns
Overall unadjusted morbidity and mortality rates no worse with home call versus in-hospital call
Monday, April 22, 2013

Docs' Role in Gauging Fitness for Concealed Weapons Queried
Standards, guidelines needed for ethical, legal, policy issues related to assessment of competency
Monday, April 22, 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

CDC: Traffic-Related Pedestrian Deaths Increasing With Age
Also higher for males and racial and ethnic minorities
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

Glutamine, Antioxidants No Benefit to Critically Ill Patients
Glutamine linked to increase in 28-day mortality among critically ill adults with multiorgan failure
Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Quality Improvement Methods Up Appropriate Antibiotic Rx
Study focuses on children aged 3 months or older with community-acquired pneumonia
Monday, April 15, 2013

Transgastric Appendicectomy Is Feasible for Select Patients
No problems with gastric access, damage to neighboring organs or other complications
Friday, April 12, 2013

Most ED Docs, Nurses Doubtful About Suicide Preventability
Most do not question patients' access to firearms, unless suicide plan involves a gun
Friday, April 12, 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

Patients Using Different Rx Strategies to Save Money
Cost-saving strategies differ by age, health insurance status, and poverty status
Tuesday, April 09, 2013

NYC Health Department, ER Docs Clash Over Opioid Guidelines
Some believe the recommendations unfairly target N.Y.C. emergency physicians
Tuesday, April 09, 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

Novel Digital Stethoscope Detects Coronary Artery Disease
Technique may serve as an alternative to CT angiography in diagnosing CAD, study finds
Friday, April 05, 2013

EEG Proves Useful in Detection of Causes of In-Hospital Spells
Seizures common among those who undergo test due to altered mental status, study finds
Friday, April 05, 2013

All Hospital Emergency Rooms Should Be Prepared for Children
Guidelines provide information on essential equipment, supplies, medications, and personnel
Thursday, April 04, 2013

Prevalence of Self-Reported Hypertension Rises in U.S.
Increase is small, but significant, and proportion of adults taking medication is up as well
Thursday, April 04, 2013

Low Risk With Normal Coronary Arteries, Nonobstructive CAD
Findings in patients presenting with acute chest pain undergoing coronary CT angiography
Thursday, April 04, 2013

Glucocorticoids Are Tied to Increased Risk of Clots
Higher rates of venous thromboembolism seen in both present and recent medication users
Thursday, April 04, 2013

After Chest Pain, Outcomes Are Better With Cardiologist's Care
Follow-up within 30 days of ER visit was associated with decreased risk of death
Tuesday, April 02, 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

Daylight Savings Time Modestly Affects AMI Type, Incidence
Greater than expected incidence of NSTEMI versus STEMI after transition to DST
Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Certified Primary Stroke Centers Use More Rt-PA
Findings in nationwide comparison of patients with ischemic stroke
Tuesday, March 26, 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

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

ER Discharge Dx/Disposition Discordant With Chief Complaint
Presenting complaints don't differ amongst patients needing primary care, urgent care, hospital admission
Tuesday, March 19, 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

AAN Updates Guidelines for Sports Concussion Management
Updated guidelines suggest those with suspected concussion be suspended from play immediately
Monday, March 18, 2013

Cellphone Use While Driving Varies From 21 to 69 Percent
Findings among 18- to 64-year-old drivers in the United States and seven European countries
Monday, March 18, 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

Stimulated Reporting Accounts for High Dabigatran Bleeding
Analysis of FDA Mini-Sentinel database shows bleeding rates no higher than for warfarin
Thursday, March 14, 2013

Medicare Patients Enrolled in Hospice Receive Better Care
Greater savings to government also seen for those entering 15 to 30 days before death
Thursday, March 14, 2013

ERs Need to Do More to Inform Parents on Child Seat Safety
Only one-third to one-half of physicians recommend replacement of restraints after crash
Thursday, March 14, 2013

Family Presence During CPR Has Positive Effect for Family
And, survival after in-hospital cardiac arrest linked to demographics and neurologic disability
Wednesday, March 13, 2013

FDA Reaffirms Azithromycin Tie to Heart Rhythm Abnormalities
Drug label has been updated to strengthen Warnings and Precautions section
Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Sentinel Injuries Are Common in Infants Who Are Abused
Many found harmed have a history of suspicious wounds occurring before cruising age
Wednesday, March 13, 2013

More Gun Laws Linked to Fewer Gun Deaths
Association observed for both suicides and homicides
Tuesday, March 12, 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

ACC: Digoxin Cuts 30-Day Admission for Heart Failure
Drug shows no significant effect on mortality for seniors with reduced ejection fraction
Tuesday, March 12, 2013

ACC: PCI Outcomes No Worse Without On-Site Cardiac Surgery
Rates of major adverse cardiac events noninferior with treatment at hospital without on-site surgery
Monday, March 11, 2013

ACC: Cangrelor Reduces Ischemic Events in Primary PCI
And, prehospital fibrinolysis with timely angiography effective for reperfusion in STEMI
Monday, March 11, 2013

Little Evidence Red Flags Are Useful in Detecting Spinal Woes
In patients with lower back pain, a single indicator may or may not predict malignancy
Friday, March 08, 2013

Shelf Life of Blood Appears Shorter Than Thought
Decreased membrane deformability not readily reversible after transfusion, small study finds
Friday, March 08, 2013

Opioid Guidelines for ER Docs Help, But More Study Needed
Efforts called important first steps toward addressing public health problem of abuse
Friday, March 08, 2013

Doctors Decide to Use CT Scans, But With Little Talk of Risks
Only about a third of patients surveyed said physician discussed potential concerns
Friday, March 08, 2013

Action Urged to Deal With Handheld Phone Use in Cars
Technological solutions needed, since legislation falls short as a deterrent
Thursday, March 07, 2013

Cochrane Group Skeptical About Latest Roche Pledges
Roche has pledged to release full clinical study reports for Tamiflu, but conditions may apply
Thursday, March 07, 2013

Changes Suggested for Hospital Readmission Reduction Program
Modifications could prevent penalties for hospitals that care for most vulnerable populations
Wednesday, March 06, 2013

Portable Device May Help Diagnose Vertebrobasilar Stroke
Device could be used by non-specialists to diagnose patients with acute vertigo or dizziness
Wednesday, March 06, 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

Blacks Have More Preventable Hypertension Hospitalizations
Little improvement in this disparity between blacks and whites seen between 1995 and 2010
Tuesday, March 05, 2013

Diagnostic Testing Does Little to Reassure Patients
Physicians overestimate value in cases where there is a low risk of serious illness
Tuesday, March 05, 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

Extreme Weather Impacts Ambulance Call-Outs
More call-outs seen during heat wave; slower response time noted in extreme cold
Monday, March 04, 2013

Personalized Patient-Risk Info Enhances Informed Choice
Patients better able to make decisions about being screened for breast, colorectal cancer
Friday, March 01, 2013

AAD: Skin Changes Can Be First Sign of Underlying Condition
Changes such as rash, growths, discoloration, and texture changes may indicate internal disease
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

Glucagonlike Peptide 1-Based Tx Increases Pancreatitis Risk
Findings among adults with type 2 diabetes taking exenatide, sitagliptin phosphate
Thursday, February 28, 2013

Variation ID'd in Increased Demand for Primary Care Docs
Overall, increased demand modest, but some areas have >10 percent increase in demand
Thursday, February 28, 2013

High ER Charges for Common Presenting Conditions
Median charge for 10 outpatient conditions $1,233, with considerable variability
Thursday, February 28, 2013

Ondansetron Not Linked to Adverse Fetal Outcomes
Findings in large cohort of women exposed to ondansetron during both early and mid-pregnancy
Wednesday, February 27, 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

List of Five Unnecessary Vascular Tests Released
Tests and procedures may be unnecessary or even harmful
Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Diagnostic Errors ID'd in Variety of Common Diseases
Errors mainly due to patient-doc encounter breakdowns; potential for moderate, severe harm
Tuesday, February 26, 2013

FDA: Omontys Injection Pulled From Market
Voluntary recall of anemia drug due to reports of anaphylaxis, including three deaths
Tuesday, February 26, 2013

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

CDC: 2012-2013 Flu Vaccine Not As Effective in Elderly
Vaccination appears to reduce need for office visits; preventive effect lower in elderly
Friday, February 22, 2013

Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefits Expanded
New rule from HHS outlines standards for essential health benefits
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

FDA: Codeine After Surgery Puts Children At Risk
Food and Drug Administration urging use of alternative pain reliever
Thursday, February 21, 2013

IV Hydroxyethyl Starch Not OK in Critically Ill Patients
Compared to other resuscitation solutions there is an increased risk of death, kidney injury
Thursday, February 21, 2013

Air Pollution Ups Mortality Rate Post-ACS Hospitalization
Higher levels of PM_2.5 linked to increased mortality, after full adjustment
Thursday, February 21, 2013

ACA Improves EMTALA Health Care Access Mandate Somewhat
ACA addresses hidden costs, but does not go far enough in designing integrated system of care
Thursday, February 21, 2013

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

Considerable Proportion of HBV/HCV Cases Go Unreported
Eighty-two percent of confirmed hepatitis B and 65 percent of hepatitis C infections reported
Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Synthetic Marijuana Linked to Acute Kidney Injury
Sixteen cases identified in the United States
Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Opioids Involved in Most Medical Overdose Deaths
Frequently involve drugs prescribed for mental health conditions
Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Women's Awareness of Heart Disease Improving
Awareness has improved over past 15 years; racial disparity still exists in rate of awareness
Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Reimbursement Policies for Out-of-Hospital Care Flawed
Decoupling payment for care with transport to ER would improve patient-centered care, cut costs
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

Racial Disparities Observed in Opioid Monitoring
Black patients more often receive urine drug tests, less likely to receive pain specialist referral
Monday, February 18, 2013

AMA Issues Code for Safe Care Transitions After Hospital Stay
Five principles and five responsibilities help guide safe and effective ambulatory practices
Monday, February 18, 2013

Gender Influences Ischemic Time, Outcomes After STEMI
Longer ischemic times and significantly increased early all-cause, cardiac mortality for women
Friday, February 15, 2013

Health Care-Associated Infections Decreased in 2011
Largest drop in central line-associated bloodstream infections; surgical site infections also down
Friday, February 15, 2013

Income Inequality Ups Risk for 30-Day Hospital Readmission
Increased risk of readmission within 30 days of stay for acute MI, heart failure, pneumonia
Friday, February 15, 2013

CDC: Consumers in Five States Sickened by Ground Beef
Two companies identified as source of Salmonella Typhimurium-infected product
Thursday, February 14, 2013

Use of Emergency Contraception Has More Than Doubled
~11 percent of women have ever used emergency contraception; up from 4.2 percent in 2002
Thursday, February 14, 2013

Emergency Room Crowding Tied to ACS-Induced PTSD
In uni- and multivariate analysis, increasing tertiles of crowding exposure tied to PTSD symptoms
Thursday, February 14, 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

No Link Between Mortality, Readmission Quality Measures
Risk-adjusted 30-day all-cause mortality and readmission rates not tied for acute MI, pneumonia
Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Use of Evidence-Based Meds Increasing for STEMI, NSTEMI
ACE inhibitor, antiplatelet and lipid-lowering therapies, beta-blockers, aspirin use increasing
Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Most Cardiac Patients Report Using Alternative Treatments
Almost half report interest in participating in research trials with CAM therapies
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

ASA: Pot Use May Be Linked to Increased Stroke Risk
Patients with ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack more likely to have recently used cannabis
Wednesday, February 06, 2013

Diet Soda-Mixed Drinks Result in Higher Breath Alcohol Levels
Individuals unaware of these differences in breath alcohol concentrations
Wednesday, February 06, 2013

Men's Risk of Kidney Stones Up With Ascorbic Acid Supplements
Dose-dependent effect seen with up to two-fold increased risk after multivariate adjustment
Wednesday, February 06, 2013

FDA Warns Consumers About Fraudulent Flu Products
Fraudulent products can be found online; include non-FDA-approved generic Tamiflu, Relenza
Tuesday, February 05, 2013

Corticosteroids Worsen Long-Term Epicondylalgia Outcomes
Physical therapy has no significant impact on long-term outcome
Tuesday, February 05, 2013

Study Reviews Energy Drink Issues in Adolescents
Drinks are heavily caffeinated and often mixed with alcohol
Monday, February 04, 2013

Prediction Rule Can Obviate Abdominal CT Scans in Children
Seven factors predict internal injury risk in children with abdominal trauma
Monday, February 04, 2013

CDC: Flu Activity Still Up in U.S. in Fourth Week of 2013
Pneumonia and flu-linked deaths above epidemic threshold; eight pediatric deaths reported
Monday, February 04, 2013

Stopping Aspirin Therapy After GI Bleed Ups Cardiovascular Risk
Risk of death or acute CV event is seven-fold higher for those who discontinue aspirin therapy
Monday, February 04, 2013

ER Referral Ups Specialist Access for Publicly Insured
Emergency department referral to specialist common mechanism for publicly insured children
Monday, February 04, 2013

Knowing Cost of Imaging Tests Doesn't Cut Utilization
Provider cost transparency alone does not significantly impact use of inpatient imaging
Friday, February 01, 2013

Bystander Rescue Training Cuts Opioid Overdose Deaths
Overdose education, nasal naloxone distribution program reduces deaths in Massachusetts
Friday, February 01, 2013

Updated Guidelines Issued for Care of Acute Ischemic Stroke
Guidelines detail stages of care, from recognition to emergency transport through early hospital care
Thursday, January 31, 2013

Peds Rotavirus Vaccine Offers Indirect Protection for Adults
About 50 percent drop in rotavirus prevalence for unvaccinated adults during peak disease season
Thursday, January 31, 2013

Mortality Risk Up for Patients Admitted on Public Holidays
Findings for both seven-day and 30-day mortality for emergency admissions
Wednesday, January 30, 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

Parents Not Too Concerned About Child Abuse of Pain Meds
New poll shows that parents have lukewarm support for most policies to discourage misuse
Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Majority of Patients Will Consider ICD Deactivation
Findings in survey of ICD patients presented with five scenarios of varying health outcomes
Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Moxifloxacin Monotherapy Equivalent to Antibiotic Combo
Findings among adult, febrile neutropenic cancer patients at low risk for complications
Wednesday, January 30, 2013

In STEMI, Diabetes Linked to Worse Long-Term Outcomes
Diabetes linked to worse mortality, reinfarction, stent thrombosis, target vessel revascularization
Tuesday, January 29, 2013

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

Even Correctly-Administered NSAIDS Can Cause AKI in Kids
Young children with NSAID-induced acute kidney injury may have more severe disease
Tuesday, January 29, 2013

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

ER Visits Up for Misuse of ADHD Stimulants by Young Adults
Increase in number of visits among young adults, visits involving nonmedical use for ADHD meds
Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Less CVD Hospitalization When SBP, LDL-C Controlled in T2DM
In patients with type 2 diabetes, HbA1c control not linked to lower cardiac hospitalization risk
Monday, January 28, 2013

CDC: Bisexual Women at Higher Risk of Intimate Partner Violence
Report finds intimate partner and sexual violence common regardless of sexual orientation
Friday, January 25, 2013

FDA Panel Votes for Tougher Restrictions on Hydrocodone
Panel votes in favor of moving hydrocodone combo products into Schedule II category
Friday, January 25, 2013

Marked Geographic Variation in Mental Health Medication Use
Clusters identified with elevated likelihood of antidepressant, antipsychotic, stimulant use
Friday, January 25, 2013

CDC: 1,527 Foodborne Disease Outbreaks in 2009 to 2010
Norovirus, Salmonella are most common single-laboratory-confirmed etiologic agents
Friday, January 25, 2013

CDC: Novel Norovirus Replacing Former Dominant Strain
Health care providers urged to be vigilant
Thursday, January 24, 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

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

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

CPR Duration Inversely Tied to Child Cardiac Arrest Survival
Also inversely linked to neurologic outcomes for pediatric patients with in-hospital cardiac arrest
Wednesday, January 23, 2013

ER Visits Frequent Within 30-Days of Hospital Discharge
And, 30-day readmission common after hospitalization for heart failure, acute MI, pneumonia
Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Pediatric Hospitals Highly Variable in Readmission Rates
Variability, seen across conditions and hospitals, may be target of quality improvement efforts
Tuesday, January 22, 2013

FDA: First Skin Patch Approved to Treat Migraines
Battery-powered transdermal system delivers sumatriptan; provides headache, nausea relief
Tuesday, January 22, 2013

USPSTF: Younger Women Should Be Screened for Partner Violence
But USPSTF finds insufficient evidence for screening vulnerable, elderly for abuse and neglect
Monday, January 21, 2013

Not All 'Surviving Sepsis' Intervention Recs Are Adopted
Several interventions implemented in studies that discuss collaboration, preplanning, education
Monday, January 21, 2013

Evidence Discredits Aggressive UTI Testing in Young Children
Lack of evidence for link between early ID of UTI, prevention of long-term renal complications
Monday, January 21, 2013

ERs Need to Focus on Integration Into New Payment Models
Emergency docs need to focus on broader care communication, integration of technologies
Friday, January 18, 2013

CDC: Flu Activity Continues to Be High Across the United States
Activity decreased in some areas during the second week of January
Friday, January 18, 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

EAST: Stand-Your-Ground Law Linked to More Gun Injuries
Pediatric firearm assault injuries higher in states with a Stand-Your-Ground law
Friday, January 18, 2013

Web Learning Improves Nurses' Triage Skills
Web learning provides standardized, effective means to enhance professional practice
Thursday, January 17, 2013

Venous Thromboembolism, PE Risk Up in IVF Pregnancies
Although absolute risks are small, risk of VTE, pulmonary embolism increased during first trimester
Thursday, January 17, 2013

Influenza Vaccine in Pregnancy May Reduce Fetal Deaths
Decreased diagnosis of influenza and no increase in fetal mortality with maternal vaccination
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Checklists Up Performance in Operating-Room Crises
Failure to adhere to lifesaving processes of care less common in simulations when checklists are used
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Energy Drink-Linked ER Visits Up From 2007 to 2011
Most ER visits among those aged 18 to 39, but 279 percent increase seen for adults over 40 years
Wednesday, January 16, 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

Selective D-Dimer Testing Strategy Seems Safe, Effective
More efficient than universal testing for symptomatic patients with suspected deep venous thrombosis
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Older Individuals Have Atypical Stone Presentation
Surgical intervention more likely to be required with older patients
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Racial Disparities Exist in Child's Risk of Ruptured Appendix
Hospital type also a variable for appendiceal perforation among children in California
Wednesday, January 16, 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

CDC: Flu Activity Remains High in the United States
Early vaccine effectiveness estimates indicate moderate protection against the flu
Friday, January 11, 2013

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

CDC: Rare Blood Disorder Found in Intravenous Drug Users
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura seen in patients who dissolve and inject oral pain medication
Thursday, January 10, 2013

Rate of Non-Medical Use of Rx Pain Meds 4.6 Percent
Considerable variation seen between states, from 3.6 percent in Iowa to 6.4 percent in Oregon
Thursday, January 10, 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

Multiple Stressors Contribute to Readmission Within 30 Days
Sleep deprivation, poor nutrition, pain and discomfort contribute to post-hospital syndrome
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Americans Sicker, Die Younger Than Other Developed Nations
Pattern of poorer health means Americans less likely to live to age 50
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Two HTN Meds Plus NSAIDs Ups Acute Kidney Injury Risk
Risk up with use of diuretic and ACE inhibitor or angiotensin receptor blocker, plus NSAID
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Supplements Fail to Accurately Identify Caffeine Quantity
Consumers unable to determine if OK to combine supplements with other products, foods
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Number of Adults Using Walk-in Retail Clinics Increasing
Most users satisfied with care; but many are reluctant to use for more serious conditions
Tuesday, January 08, 2013

CDC: One in Eight U.S. Women Report Binge Drinking
Such drinking even more prevalent in high school girls
Tuesday, January 08, 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

CDC: Influenza Activity Increasing Across the U.S.
Proportion of deaths attributed to pneumonia and influenza below epidemic threshold
Friday, January 04, 2013

Improved Staffing Cuts Medicare Patient Readmissions
Nurses' work environment and staffing issues affect readmissions for heart failure, MI, pneumonia
Friday, January 04, 2013

Distributing Naloxone to Heroin Users Likely Cost-Effective
Scenarios show lay administration would be cost-effective, even under conservative assumptions
Friday, January 04, 2013

Measures Recommended to Prevent Gun-Related Injuries
Decrease guns in the community, collect public health data, limit viewing of violent material
Thursday, January 03, 2013

Prevalence of Drowsy Driving About 4 Percent in U.S.
Drowsy driving tied to other sleep-related characteristics, including short sleep duration, snoring
Thursday, January 03, 2013

Ban on Ambulance Diversions Doesn't Worsen ER Crowding
Findings based on the experience of nine Boston-area emergency departments
Thursday, January 03, 2013

Prior Brain Injury Linked to Re-Injury Later in Life
Higher re-injury risk in elderly with history of traumatic brain injury/loss of consciousness
Thursday, January 03, 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

Restrictive Transfusion Strategy Safe for Acute GI Bleeding
Reduces risk of further bleeding, complication rate; increases survival versus liberal strategy
Wednesday, January 02, 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

Surgery Consultation Common After MRI of the Spine
Patients in primary setting are often referred for consultations but rarely undergo surgery
Wednesday, January 02, 2013

Fibromyalgia May Be Underdiagnosed, More So in Men
Patients meeting fibromyalgia research survey criteria found unlikely to receive diagnosis of fibromyalgia
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

Fewer Than a Quarter Call 911 During Acute Heart Problem
During heart attacks, women are significantly more likely to call 911 than men
Thursday, December 27, 2012

Imaging Widely Used in Presumed Pediatric Appendicitis
Children evaluated at community, not children's, hospital more likely to have preop CT scan
Thursday, December 27, 2012

Review: Poor Outcomes With Blood Transfusion in MI
Increased all-cause mortality, subsequent myocardial infarction with transfusion strategy
Thursday, December 27, 2012

Invasive Strategy Ups Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Survival
Emergency coronary angiography, successful PCI linked to survival for unconscious patients
Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Pre-Consult Genitourinary Exams Performed Infrequently
Genitourinary physical exams conducted in less than one-third of cases before urologic consult
Wednesday, December 26, 2012

C-Peptide Levels May Predict Mortality in Angiography Patients
C-peptide in highest versus lowest tertile linked to increased all-cause, cardiovascular mortality
Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Reports of Child Maltreatment Down in 2011
Forty-two states report decrease from 2010; highest rate of victimization seen among infants
Wednesday, December 26, 2012

FDA Expands Tamiflu Use to Treat Babies Under 1 Year Old
However, dose must be calibrated to weight
Friday, December 21, 2012

High Perceived Stress Related to Incident CHD
People with high perceived stress have a moderate, 27 percent increased risk of incident CHD
Friday, December 21, 2012

AAP to Obama: Make Safety of Children a National Focus
AAP urges introduction of federal firearm laws, improved access to mental health services
Thursday, December 20, 2012

10th Annual Report Shows Gaps in Emergency Preparedness
Most states scored 6 or less on a score based on 10 key indicators of preparedness
Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Pediatric Ingestions of Caustic Substances Down in 2009
Eight hundred seven children in 2009 required hospitalization for caustic ingestion injuries
Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Amoxicillin of Little Benefit in Lower-Respiratory Infection
Duration of symptoms, symptom severity not improved with amoxicillin in adults or older adults
Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Children With Mild TBI Exhibit White Matter Abnormalities
Changes persist over four-month interval; can be used to classify children with traumatic brain injury
Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Suicide Risk Highest Shortly After Parental Psychiatric Event
Strongest effect sizes within two years after exposure to maternal event, particularly for girls
Tuesday, December 18, 2012

For Whiplash, Usual Care, Single PT Session Found Adequate
No added benefit of active management in ER; PT package more costly, modest early benefit
Tuesday, December 18, 2012

STEMI Guidelines Emphasize Timely Reperfusion, Ideally PCI
Guidelines suggest patients call emergency medical services for transport to hospital
Monday, December 17, 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

Recent Increase Noted in Pubic Hair Grooming Injuries
Five-fold increase from 2002 to 2010; majority of genitourinary injuries due to razors
Monday, December 17, 2012

Researchers Study Link Between Mind Wandering, Car Crashes
Mind wandering with highly-disrupting content linked to increased likelihood of responsibility for car crash
Friday, December 14, 2012

Care Based on Intracranial Pressure Not Superior in TBI
Outcomes similar for care based on maintaining intracranial pressure, imaging and clinical exam
Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Admission for Syncope Ups Risk of Death, Cardio Events
First admission of syncope without comorbidity linked to increased risk of stroke, hospitalization
Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Any Amount of Smoking Ups Sudden Cardiac Death in Women
Dose-dependent relationship; even small-to-moderate amounts of smoking increase SCD risk
Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Compression-Only CPR Best for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Results in better neurologically favorable one-month survival, compared to standard CPR
Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Readmission Seen in ~7 Percent of Elective Spine Surgeries
Significant predictors include older age, greater comorbidity, larger number of fused levels
Monday, December 10, 2012

Synergistic Risk of VTE for Women With PCOS Using the Pill
More than two-fold increased risk for women with PCOS who use combined oral contraceptives
Friday, December 07, 2012

Shift Length Affects Nurse Well-Being, Patient Satisfaction
Nurses who work shifts of 10+ hours more likely to experience burnout, job dissatisfaction
Thursday, December 06, 2012

Fungus Was Deadly Infection Source Following Tornado
CDC identified a lethal cluster of cutaneous mucormycosis cases among tornado survivors
Wednesday, December 05, 2012

FDA: Zofran 32-mg Dose Pulled From Market
The anti-nausea drug may cause serious heart problems at that dosage
Wednesday, December 05, 2012

Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis Shot Deemed Safe for Seniors
No more adverse events seen with Tdap than with the Td vaccination in large study
Wednesday, December 05, 2012

Stimulant Still Available for Sale Despite FDA Action
DMAA marketed as a dietary supplement
Wednesday, December 05, 2012

SAMHSA: Prevalence of Mental Illness in U.S. Stable in 2011
Nearly one in five adults has any mental illness; substance abuse up for those with mental illness
Wednesday, December 05, 2012

SAMHSA: >11,000 ER Visits for Synthetic Marijuana in 2010
Seventy-five percent of visits among those aged 12 to 29 years; no follow-up care for most
Tuesday, December 04, 2012

CDC: Flu Season Has Started and Hitting Hard
Levels of flu activity continue to increase nationally
Tuesday, December 04, 2012

Standardized Blood Culture Process Reduces Contamination
Introduction of standardized process in pediatric emergency department cuts hospital charges
Tuesday, December 04, 2012

AES: Not All Childhood Prolonged Seizures Have Poor Outcome
In childhood status epilepticus, better outcomes seen in children with prolonged febrile seizures
Tuesday, December 04, 2012

Post-Injury Blood Alcohol Inversely Tied to Mortality
Substantial drop in case fatality rates for patients with elevated blood alcohol concentration
Monday, December 03, 2012

Children Undergoing More Diagnostic Imaging Procedures
Increasing proportion of scans are higher radiation, especially in inpatient, emergency settings
Monday, December 03, 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

Model Predicts Flu Season Peak Seven Weeks in Advance
Based on data assimilation technique using data from the Web, flu peak predicted for New York City
Friday, November 30, 2012

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

Digoxin Found to Increase Mortality in A-Fib Patients
Digoxin associated with a significant increase in deaths in patients with atrial fibrillation
Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Warfarin D/C Within 180 Days Post-Surgery May Up Mortality
CV death risk up with warfarin discontinuation within six months of valve replacement
Tuesday, November 27, 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

Zolpidem Linked to Increased Risk of Inpatient Falls
Association persists after adjustment for multiple variables including age, insomnia, delirium
Tuesday, November 27, 2012

U.S. Suicides Increased 16 Percent From 2000 to 2010
Increase primarily attributable to suicide by hanging/suffocation and by poisoning
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

Hemorrhage Rates Highest Within 30 Days of Warfarin Tx
For older patients with atrial fibrillation, rates highest in first 30 days of treatment
Monday, November 26, 2012

Pediatric Inflatable Bouncer-Related Injuries Up in U.S.
Number of annual injuries and rate more than doubled from 2008 to 2010
Monday, November 26, 2012

AAP Addresses Emergency Contraception for Teens
Policy statement encourages pediatricians to give emergency contraception Rx in advance
Monday, November 26, 2012

ACOG Advises Over-the-Counter Access for Oral Contraceptives
ACOG recommends over-the-counter availability to improve access to and use of oral contraceptives
Wednesday, November 21, 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

Aspirin Resistance Ups Severity in Acute Ischemic Stroke
Increased stroke severity, infarct size linked to aspirin resistance in acute ischemic stroke
Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Online Access by Patients to Health Records Ups Utilization
Rates of office visits, phone and ER encounters, after-hours clinic visits, hospitalizations up
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

Gender Influences Mental Health Literacy, Depression Perception
Males less likely to be perceived as having mental health disorder or ID depression in other males
Friday, November 16, 2012

Head Injury and Paraquat Exposure Up Parkinson's Risk
Exposure to both traumatic brain injury and paraquat linked to three-fold higher risk
Friday, November 16, 2012

Diltiazem Relieves Capecitabine-Induced Chest Pain
Prophylaxis with diltiazem prevents chest pain, allowing patients to tolerate capecitabine
Friday, November 16, 2012

Survival Improving After In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Over the past decade, trend towards improved survival and neurologic outcomes
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Venous Thromboembolism Risk Up With Cisplatin-Based Chemo
Meta-analysis shows elevated relative risk for cisplatin-treated patients with advanced solid tumors
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Genitourinary Injuries Often Related to Consumer Products
Most injuries occur in men, highest prevalence among 18- to 28-year-olds
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Patients With Mental Illness Do Not Receive Slower Care in ER
Patients wait less time under crowded conditions; slightly longer under non-crowded conditions
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Lack of Resources ID'd in Peds Concussion Management
Pediatric primary care and emergency medicine providers often care for concussion patients
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Lean Process Methods Expedite Care in Ischemic Stroke
Reduces door-to-needle time for tPA delivery without affecting symptomatic hemorrhage rate
Friday, November 09, 2012

Predrinking Linked to Heavier Alcohol Consumption
Predrinking indirectly linked to more adverse outcomes via greater alcohol consumption
Friday, November 09, 2012

Steroids Up Probability of Facial Nerve Recovery in Bell's Palsy
Guidelines recommend steroids for new-onset disease; addition of antivirals offers modest benefit
Thursday, November 08, 2012

Time, Cost of Plans to Improve Patient Flow in the ER Vary
Adoption of strategies designed to improve overcrowding mainly led by nurses
Thursday, November 08, 2012

AHA: Multivitamins Don't Reduce Cardiovascular Events
No decrease in MI, stroke, mortality in U.S. physicians followed for more than a decade
Tuesday, November 06, 2012

AHA: Social Cocaine Use Tied to Environment for Heart Attack
Users have higher systolic blood pressure, stiffer arteries, and thicker heart muscle walls
Tuesday, November 06, 2012

AHA: Aspirin Doesn't Reduce Recurrence After First VTE
But results in significant reduction in rate of major vascular events, with improved net clinical benefit
Monday, November 05, 2012

FDA Approves Expanded Use of Xarelto
Use expanded to include treatment of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism
Monday, November 05, 2012

Third MMR Vaccine Dose Can Curtail Mumps Outbreak
In community with a large mumps outbreak, third MMR dose reduced attack rate by 75 percent
Monday, November 05, 2012

AHA: Insomnia Linked to Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
Association independent of established cardiovascular risk factors, age, gender, comorbidities
Monday, November 05, 2012

FDA: Ameridose Issues Voluntary Recall of All Products
All unexpired products should be returned to manufacturer
Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Single Topical Ivermectin Head Lice Treatment Very Effective
Ten-minute, at-home ivermectin treatment eliminates lice in nearly all patients by the next day
Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Smoke-Free Workplace Laws Lead to Decline in MI Incidence
No change in other cardiovascular risk factors during same period, except smoking prevalence
Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Total Bilirubin Predicts In-Hospital Mortality in STEMI
For patients with STEMI undergoing PCI, in-hospital mortality is increased with high bilirubin
Tuesday, October 30, 2012

CCC: Single High-Fat Meal Has Negative Vascular Effects
Impaired microvascular but not macrovascular function noted two hours after meal consumption
Tuesday, October 30, 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

Smoke-Free Laws Linked to Fewer Hospital Admissions
Findings for coronary, respiratory admissions; comprehensive laws linked to larger changes
Monday, October 29, 2012

CCC: Flu Shot Linked to Fewer Defibrillator Therapies
Second study shows reduction in major cardiovascular events, deaths for flu shot recipients
Monday, October 29, 2012

Burden of Gastrointestinal Disease in U.S. Substantial
Abdominal pain is most common symptom prompting a visit; reflux most common diagnosis
Monday, October 29, 2012

Systematic Pain Management Needed for Children in ER
Staff education, incorporation of child life specialists, family presence recommended
Monday, October 29, 2012

Differences in Sepsis Care Identified in Europe, U.S.
Raw mortality significantly higher in Europe, but after adjustment, similar mortality in Europe, U.S.
Friday, October 26, 2012

Study Confirms Stroke Survivors Continuing to Smoke Fare Worse
Risk of death or recurrent vascular events smaller in ex-smokers
Thursday, October 25, 2012

Sleep Apnea Linked to Less Severe Injury During Acute MI
Higher apnea-hypopnea index correlates with lower peak troponin-T levels for patients with AMI
Thursday, October 25, 2012

Bystander CPR More Likely in High-Income White Neighborhoods
Bystanders in low-income black neighborhoods less likely to initiate CPR for cardiac arrest
Thursday, October 25, 2012

Risk of Suicide Ideation Up for Recently Victimized Teens
Risk significantly up with peer victimization, sexual assault, maltreatment from parent or caregiver
Wednesday, October 24, 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

AAP: Many School Football Players Ignore Concussion Signs
Majority do not report being concerned about the long-term effects of concussion
Tuesday, October 23, 2012

AAP: Child Pedestrian Injuries Often Due to Unsafe Crossing
Often despite supervision, midblock crossing and darting into street common among all children
Tuesday, October 23, 2012

CHEST: More High-Risk Emboli for PE Presenting With Syncope
Presentation with syncope linked to large, high-risk emboli; more likely in recent air travelers
Monday, October 22, 2012

Stroke Risk Up With Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Use
Risk of intracerebral and intracranial hemorrhage is increased with exposure to SSRIs
Thursday, October 18, 2012

Criteria Variable for Concussion Diagnosis in College Athletes
Concussions not always linked with impact event; diagnosis often delayed, based on self-report
Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Recent Drop in Post-Discharge Mortality After Acute MI
From 2001 to 2007, post-acute myocardial infarction three-month, one- and two-year mortality down
Tuesday, October 16, 2012

ASA: Illicit Drug Abuse Down, Prescription Drug Abuse Up
Emergency room data from 2007 to 2009 shows decreases larger in magnitude than increases
Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Case Series Suggest 'Mother's Kiss' Is Safe, Effective
Technique for removing foreign objects from nasal cavity effective in about 60 percent of cases
Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Device Data Can ID Heart Failure Patients at Readmission Risk
One week after discharge, patients characterized according to 30-day readmission risk
Monday, October 15, 2012

Social Media Influences Youth Sexual Behavior in Short Term
Positive effect seen in condom usage at two months, but not six months
Thursday, October 11, 2012

Collaborative Infection Control Benefits All Regional Hospitals
Computer simulation reveals decrease in MRSA prevalence in all regional hospitals
Thursday, October 11, 2012

Increasing Stroke Incidence Noted at Younger Age
Findings in large Cincinnati-based, biracial population from 1993 to 2005
Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Retinal Hemorrhage Pattern Can Predict Inflicted Brain Injury
In children younger than 3, retinal imaging from inflicted brain injury has a distinct pattern
Tuesday, October 09, 2012

Unsuspected PE Seldom Linked to Death in Cancer Patients
Increased mortality in patients with unsuspected pulmonary embolism usually due to underlying cancer
Tuesday, October 09, 2012

Prompt Kyphoplasty Not Crucial for Osteoporotic Vertebral Fx
Three-week trial of conservative treatment beneficial; treatment outcomes similar at one year
Monday, October 08, 2012

CT Use Up for Children With Abdominal Pain Seen in ER
From 1998-2008, no change in ultrasound/X-ray use, appendicitis diagnosis, hospital admission
Monday, October 08, 2012

Free Birth Control Substantially Lowers Abortion Rate
Reduction in repeat abortions; abortions, teen pregnancies down versus national rates
Monday, October 08, 2012

Public Response to H1N1 Flu Varies Between Countries
Adoption of preventive behaviors differs between countries, but doesn't lower odds of vaccination
Friday, October 05, 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

Recent Decrease Seen in U.S. High School Drinking and Driving
From 1991 to 2011, 54 percent decrease; prevalence ranges across states from 4.6 to 14.5 percent
Wednesday, October 03, 2012

Cherry Intake Linked to Lower Risk of Recurrent Gout Attacks
Cherries or cherry extract linked to lower risk; additive effect when combined with allopurinol
Wednesday, October 03, 2012

Severe Anemia Linked to Poorer Heart Surgery Outcomes
Higher risk of stroke, major morbidity, operative mortality with severe, moderate pre-op anemia
Wednesday, October 03, 2012

High-Dose Vitamin D Does Not Prevent or Treat Colds
No reductions in days missed from work, duration of symptoms, or cold severity
Tuesday, October 02, 2012

Increased VTE Risk Seen in Rheumatoid Arthritis Qualified
Risk does not vary with RA duration; risk post-hospitalization similar to general population
Tuesday, October 02, 2012

Observation Units Could Save $3.1 Billion Nationally Per Year
Hospital observation units could save $1,572 per patient; $4.6 million annually per hospital
Tuesday, October 02, 2012

New Guidelines Issued for Management of Gout
Two-part guidelines include approaches to hyperuricemia; therapy, prophylaxis for acute gout
Tuesday, October 02, 2012

Increase in Child Abuse Injuries Seen in Recent Years
Serious injuries due to abuse up 4.9 percent in children under 18; 10.9 percent in those under 1
Monday, October 01, 2012

Respiratory Virus Patterns ID'd for Urban, Suburban Infants
Rhinovirus, respiratory syncytial virus down; adenovirus infection up for inner-city infants
Monday, October 01, 2012

Benzodiazepine Use Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia
Link robust after adjustment, across pooled studies over time, in nested case-control study
Friday, September 28, 2012

Being Deemed 'Unfit to Drive' Cuts Subsequent Road Crashes
Physicians' warnings contribute to decrease in road crashes, but affect doc-patient relationship
Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Antibiotic Use Varies by Season, Geographic Region for Elderly
In older adults, antibiotic use highest in South, lowest in West, particularly in winter months
Wednesday, September 26, 2012

AAP Strongly Discourages Home Trampolines
Current safety measures have not appeared to mitigate risk substantially, AAP group finds
Monday, September 24, 2012

Deaths Due to Poisoning, Suicide, Falls Up in Last Decade
During same period, 25 percent decrease seen in motor vehicle accident mortality
Monday, September 24, 2012

Duration of Antiplatelet Drugs for Drug-Eluting Stents Studied
Two studies show similar rate of cardiac events with/without discontinuation during first year
Thursday, September 20, 2012

More Cardio-Related Life Years Lost at Extreme Temperatures
More years lost during heat waves than cold; effects of cold more prolonged than those of heat
Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Gout Is Primary Indication in About 0.2 Percent of ER Visits
Increased propensity for emergency department use linked to age, gender, household income
Tuesday, September 18, 2012

VTE Risk Varies by Hormone Therapy Formulation
Highest VTE risk associated with oral estrogen-progestin formulations with medroxyprogesterone
Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Premature Death Rate Higher in People Who Self-Harm
Death rate higher from both natural and external causes
Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Resuming Warfarin After GI Bleed Cuts Mortality
Benefits of lower risk of thrombosis and death outweigh risks of new gastrointestinal bleed
Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Risk of Car Accidents Up With Antidepressant Use
Benzodiazepines and Z-drug use also increases odds of car accidents, but not antipsychotic use
Friday, September 14, 2012

Higher Mortality Risk With Preoperative Hyponatremia
Also linked to more complications, including coronary events, wound infections, and pneumonia
Friday, September 14, 2012

Disability for 15 Percent of Patients After Minor Stroke, TIA
Recurrent events have largest relative impact on outcome; 53 percent disabled after recurrent event
Friday, September 14, 2012

Updated Guidelines Issued for 'Strep' Diagnosis, Treatment
Penicillin or amoxicillin recommended as first-line therapy for Group A streptococcal pharyngitis
Tuesday, September 11, 2012

NSAID Use Ups Cardiovascular Risk Up to Five Years Post-MI
Increased risk of death and coronary death or recurrent MI for NSAID users versus nonusers
Monday, September 10, 2012

Heavy Drinking Linked to Intracerebral Bleed at Young Age
Heavy alcohol intake predicts mortality in patients younger than 60 with nonlobar ICH
Monday, September 10, 2012

AAP Updates Flu Vaccine Recommendations for Children
American Academy of Pediatrics recommends trivalent flu vaccine for youth over 6 months of age
Monday, September 10, 2012

Antiretrovirals Increasingly Used for HIV in the U.S.
Viral load has decreased and CD4 counts have increased in the past decade
Friday, September 07, 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

Themes Identified for Improving End-of-Life Care in ER
Five major and four minor themes emerge from questions posed to emergency department nurses
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

Unrecognized MI Prevalent in Older Adults, Ups Mortality
Better detection with cardiac magnetic resonance imaging than ECG
Tuesday, September 04, 2012

Novel Pathogenic Virus Identified in Missouri
Virus found in two patients who were bitten by ticks; seems to be a member of phlebovirus genus
Thursday, August 30, 2012

Prognosis Better for Exercise-Linked Cardiac Arrest
However, no benefit seen for patients 35 or younger with exercise-linked out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Thursday, August 30, 2012

No 30-Day Mortality Reduction With Intraaortic Balloon Pump
Findings in patients expected to undergo revascularization for MI with cardiogenic shock
Wednesday, August 29, 2012

STEMI Mortality Down in France From 1995 to 2010
Decrease due to increase in reperfusion therapy, early use of meds, change in patient risk profile
Tuesday, August 28, 2012

New Diagnostic Definition of Myocardial Infarction Issued
Definition includes a rise and/or fall in cardiac biomarker values, preferably cardiac troponin
Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Prasugrel, Clopidogrel Similar for Acute Coronary Syndromes
Frequency of primary end point, bleeding risks similar for those not undergoing revascularization
Monday, August 27, 2012

Racial Disparity ID'd in Health Behaviors of Fifth-Graders
Adjusting for socioeconomic status and child's school reduces many of these differences
Thursday, August 23, 2012

2012 Indicators of Well-Being for Older Americans Issued
Indicators of population, economics, health status, health risks, and health care described
Monday, August 20, 2012

Prevalence of TB, Hepatitis C, HIV High Among Homeless
Review finds significant heterogeneity in prevalence estimates between different studies
Monday, August 20, 2012

ASA: Binge Drinking Confers Social Status at College
Binge drinking elevates prestige of lower status groups, increases social satisfaction
Monday, August 20, 2012

Study Links Eating Egg Yolks With Carotid Plaque Area
Eating three or more egg yolks per week versus fewer than two increases carotid plaque build-up
Friday, August 17, 2012

Catastrophizing Doesn't Predict Low Back Pain Evolution
In routine practice, assessing baseline catastrophizing score not helpful
Thursday, August 16, 2012

FDA: Codeine May Be Fatal in Subset of Children
Some children genetically predisposed to convert codeine to dangerous levels of morphine
Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Hospital Deaths From Head Trauma Higher on Weekends
Elderly admitted at the weekend are significantly more likely to die after traumatic brain injury
Wednesday, August 15, 2012

ABO Blood Group Correlated With Coronary Heart Disease
Risk up for non-O blood group versus O, even after adjustment for cardiovascular risk factors
Wednesday, August 15, 2012

One-Hour Algorithm Safe for Rule-Out/Rule-In of Acute MI
Algorithm uses baseline and one-hour high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T levels
Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Universal Domestic Violence Screening Not Beneficial
No improvement in physical or mental quality of life, health, or further partner violence
Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Underinsurance Tied to Higher Death Risk After Cardio Events
But no increase in mortality risk seen for black racial status after stroke, MI, coronary atherosclerosis
Friday, August 10, 2012

Racial Disparity in CT Use for Children With Head Trauma
White children with low, intermediate injury risk more likely to receive CT than black, Hispanic peers
Wednesday, August 08, 2012

Overcrowding Up in Hospitals With Large Minority Population
California hospitals serving large minority populations more likely to divert ambulances
Wednesday, August 08, 2012

Implantable Defibrillators Cut Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrests
ICDs account for one-third of decrease in OHCA with ventricular fibrillation as the initial rhythm
Monday, August 06, 2012

Unsuspected PE Does Not Up Mortality Risk in Cancer Patients
Unsuspected PE patients also have similar risk of recurrent VTE as those with clinically suspected PE
Monday, August 06, 2012

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

Multiple Factors Motivate No Reperfusion in STEMI
Three or more reasons for most not receiving reperfusion; outcomes poor in this population
Thursday, August 02, 2012

Environmental Factors Affect Risk of Hypothermia in Trauma
Severity of injury remains key risk factor for hypothermia during transport of trauma patients
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

Task Force Still Recommends Against Routine ECG Screening
Recommendation against screening for low-risk adults; insufficient evidence for high-risk adults
Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Fifth Link Ups Neuro Outcome in Non-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Use of multidisciplinary postresuscitation care in a regional center significantly improves outcome
Tuesday, July 31, 2012

MRSA Skin Infections Up, Linked to Furunculosis
Primary risk factor for recurrent furunculosis is nasal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus
Friday, July 27, 2012

Coronary CT Angiography in ER Ups Decision-Making Efficiency
CCTA reduces length of stay for patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome symptoms
Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Increased Risk of Heart Attack After Hip, Knee Replacement
Elevated risk persists for six weeks after hip replacement, two weeks after knee replacement
Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Accurate Videos of Epley Maneuver Available on YouTube
Video demonstrations generally accurate, widely viewed; videos used for self-treatment, education
Monday, July 23, 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

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

Adding Stroke Severity Measure Improves Mortality Risk Models
Better predicts risk of death at 30 days and changes hospital performance ranking
Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Child Abuse Admissions Up During Mortgage Crisis
Hospital admissions of children due to abuse, TBI increased 1, 3 percent per year over last decade
Monday, July 16, 2012

Physical Illness Hospitalization Found to Increase Suicide Risk
Approximately one-quarter of all suicides in Denmark attributable to hospitalization for physical illness
Monday, July 16, 2012

Triage Decisions Differ for Paramedics and Physicians
Real-time emergency room triage decisions agree about half the time
Friday, July 13, 2012

CDC: Babesiosis Risk in Northeast/Upper Midwest Travel
871 cases of arboviral diseases reported to CDC in 2011
Thursday, July 12, 2012

Long-Term Mortality Risk Low After Cerebral Vein Thrombosis
Previous venous thromboembolism history independently predicts recurrent events
Thursday, July 12, 2012

AOSSM: Concussion Rates in College Football Recently Up
Increase from previous season occurred despite new policies on managing concussions
Thursday, July 12, 2012

Emergency Service Hospital Prenotification Ups Stroke Tx
Prenotification improves timing of tPA administration, proportion of patients receiving tPA
Tuesday, July 10, 2012

UTI Risk Up for Uncircumcised Boys Despite Urethral Visibility
Visibility of urethral meatus does not appear to affect risk of urinary tract infection
Monday, July 09, 2012

Gastrointestinal Perforation Rare in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Main risk factors for GI perforations include age, history of diverticulitis, glucocorticoid use
Friday, July 06, 2012

Taser Use Does Not Cause Fatal Cardiac Dysrhythmias
No evidence of fatal cardiac dysrhythmias found after chest impact of Taser probe devices
Wednesday, July 04, 2012

First Over-the-Counter HIV Test Approved
Results can be obtained within 40 minutes
Tuesday, July 03, 2012

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

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

iPad May Alter Programmable Shunt Valve Settings
Settings changed in 58 percent of valves exposed to tablet with cover at distance less than 1 cm
Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Telehealth Intervention Linked to Lower Admission Rates
Remote exchange of data between patients, health care professionals also linked to lower mortality
Friday, June 22, 2012

Risk Factors ID'd for SCA in Heart Defect Repair Survivors
Severe subaortic ventricular systolic dysfunction is independent predictor of sudden cardiac arrest
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

AHA: Concentrates Promising for Reversal of Apixaban
In vitro testing of three clotting agents demonstrates ability to reverse some effects of apixaban
Thursday, June 21, 2012

Research Suggests Flavocoxid Causes Acute Liver Injury
Injury seen as mixed hepatocellular-cholestatic hepatitis beginning within one to three months of use
Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Poor Outcomes for Hospitalized Patients With Alzheimer's
Hospitalization increases risk of death and institutionalization; delirium further increases risks
Monday, June 18, 2012

Pediatric Hospitalizations for HTN Up From 1997 to 2006
Fraction of hypertension-attributable costs also up; total costs for study period: $3.1 billion
Monday, June 18, 2012

Genetic Variants Predict Outcomes After t-PA Treatment
Two single nucleotide polymorphisms correlate with hemorrhagic transformation, in-hospital death
Monday, June 18, 2012

Curbing Antibiotic Prophylaxis Doesn't Up Endocarditis Risk
No increase in infective endocarditis in high-heart risk dental patients since 2007 AHA guidelines
Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Advanced Imaging, Radiation Exposure Up Over Last Decade
Annual increases in CT, MRI, ultrasound, PET use; increase in CT tied to elevated radiation exposure
Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Venous Thromboembolism Up in Adult Hospitalizations
Efforts needed to implement prevention strategies to curb this growing public health concern
Thursday, June 07, 2012

Hospital Observation Services Rising for Medicare Enrollees
From 2007 to 2009, shift seen away from inpatient admission toward outpatient observation
Thursday, June 07, 2012

Many Adults May Accidentally Overdose on Acetaminophen
Limited literacy, heavy use of acetaminophen-containing products independently linked to risk
Wednesday, June 06, 2012

Troponin T May Help Predict Death After Noncardiac Surgery
Increasing troponin T levels during first three days post-op linked to increased 30-day mortality risk
Tuesday, June 05, 2012

Aspirin Ups Risk of Bleeding in All But Diabetes Patients
Patients with diabetes have increased risk of major bleeding, independent of aspirin use
Tuesday, June 05, 2012

Statewide Coordinated STEMI Approach Deemed Successful
Drop in rate of not receiving perfusion; improved treatment times for hospital transfer patients
Monday, June 04, 2012

Spondylolisthesis Linked to Spinous Process Fractures
Post-interspinous process spacer surgery, fracture rate 52 percent for those with spondylolisthesis
Friday, June 01, 2012

Ischemic Stroke Risk Higher in Women With A-Fib
For younger women without vascular disease, risk tends to be higher but doesn't reach significance
Friday, June 01, 2012

Slow-Growing Melanomas Lose Structure, Vary Color With Time
Little increase in lesion diameter, but structure, organization, and colors of lesions change
Thursday, May 31, 2012

Repeat CT Scan Urged for Head Trauma Patients on Warfarin
Patients on warfarin, with initial INR higher than 3, at greater risk of delayed hemorrhage
Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Protein Elevated in Stroke Patients With Microbleeds
Higher levels of VEGF, a marker of vascular permeability
Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Glucose Levels at Admission Predict Death in Pneumonia
Risk of death at 90 days up for patients without preexisting diabetes presenting with hyperglycemia
Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Online Adderall May Contain Wrong Active Ingredients
FDA warns that counterfeit drug may be ineffective and potentially harmful
Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Acne Medication Isotretinoin Increases Risk of Eye Disorders
Lack of lubrication, or dry eyes, may contribute to adverse ocular effects
Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Magnesium Not Recommended After Subarachnoid Bleed
Randomized trial concurs with meta-analysis indicating no benefit for reduction of poor outcome
Friday, May 25, 2012

Childhood Obesity Linked to Idiopathic Intracranial HTN
Extremely obese, non-Hispanic white teen girls at highest risk of pediatric IIH
Friday, May 25, 2012

AUA: Prevalence of Kidney Stones in U.S. Is 8.8 Percent
Obesity and diabetes found to correlate strongly with history of kidney stones
Thursday, May 24, 2012

U.S. Stroke Prevalence Little Changed in Recent Years
Rates vary by state and sociodemographic characteristics; disparities still persist
Thursday, May 24, 2012

One-Fifth of Healthy Middle-Aged Men Have Low-Grade Murmur
Murmur detected on heart auscultation associated with higher risk of aortic valve replacement
Thursday, May 24, 2012

Treatment With rt-PA Within Six Hours of Stroke Beneficial
Randomized trial, meta-analysis show benefit for wide range of patients with acute ischemic stroke
Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Aspirin Effective in Preventing Thromboembolism Recurrence
For patients with unprovoked VTE, aspirin presents no apparent increase in risk of major bleeding
Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Patients Can Minimize Injection Pain by Looking Away
Less discomfort when information that reduces the expectation of pain is provided
Wednesday, May 23, 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

Characteristics of STEMI Reperfusion Systems Identified
Common characteristics found in successful regional care systems can be benchmark standards
Wednesday, May 23, 2012

QRS Duration Independently Tied to Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death
Only a prior heart attack and type 2 diabetes point to increased risk of SCD more than QRS duration
Tuesday, May 22, 2012

ATS: Benefits/Harms of Low-Dose CT Screening Assessed
Screening may benefit individuals at high-risk of cancer, but concerns remain about potential harms
Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Post-Stroke Inpatient Statins Improve Discharge Outcomes
After ischemic stroke, inpatient statin use increases likelihood of discharge to home or institution
Tuesday, May 22, 2012

ATS: Day, Night Staffing Linked to Mortality in ICU
ICUs with low-intensity daytime staffing have reduced mortality with nighttime intensivist staffing
Monday, May 21, 2012

Inadequate Pain Meds in ER for Patients With Long-Bone Fx
Many patients get no pain medication; those who receive meds wait an average of nearly two hours
Friday, May 18, 2012

Workplace Inspections Reduce Job Injuries and Related Costs
No evidence that OSHA workplace inspections harm employment, sales, or credit ratings
Friday, May 18, 2012

Generic Versions of Plavix Approved
Dispensed with Medication Guide that provides important instructions on use, drug safety
Thursday, May 17, 2012

ASCO: For Chemo's Nausea, Olanzapine Beats Metoclopramide
Patients with breakthrough chemo-induced nausea and vomiting benefit from olanzapine
Thursday, May 17, 2012

Azithromycin Tied to Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Mortality
Increased risk of all-cause, cardio mortality; especially in those at risk for cardiovascular disease
Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Diagonal Ear Lobe Crease Tied to Coronary Artery Disease
Related not only to presence but also to extent and severity of coronary artery disease
Wednesday, May 16, 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

Better Outcomes at High-Volume Stroke Centers
Faster times to treatment; patients more likely to have good clinical outcome, successful reperfusion
Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Sumatriptan/Naproxen Helpful in Treating Teens' Migraines
Drug well tolerated; no differences found in effectiveness of different dosing protocols
Monday, May 14, 2012

AHA: CHF Hospital Readmission Linked to Availability of Care
Supply-side variables, socioeconomics explain readmission variability more than hospital quality
Monday, May 14, 2012

Walking While Bottle Drinking Causes Injuries in Toddlers
Falling with a bottle, pacifier, or sippy cup in the mouth can cause cuts requiring a trip to the ER
Monday, May 14, 2012

Batteries Increasing Culprit of ER Visits Among Young Boys
Small, button batteries pose greatest threat for ingestion or orifice insertion
Monday, May 14, 2012

Psychiatric Patients Wait Average of 11.5 Hours in ER
Wait time even longer for those who are older, uninsured, or intoxicated
Monday, May 14, 2012

AHA: Clot-Busting Drug OK for Stroke Patients on Warfarin
No increased intracranial hemorrhage risk for acute ischemic stroke patients using warfarin
Monday, May 14, 2012

Blood Clot Risk Elevated in Patch and Vaginal Ring Users
Risk of venous thrombosis higher in non-oral contraceptives compared to oral contraceptives
Friday, May 11, 2012

HRS: Statins Reduce the Risk of A-Fib in Elderly With HTN
Statins are particularly effective for patients with CHADS₂ score of ≥2, other comorbidities
Friday, May 11, 2012

AHA: Bypassing Non-PCI Hospital Ups Outcomes in STEMI
Patients transported directly to PCI center have quicker reperfusion times, lower mortality
Thursday, May 10, 2012

Sun Protective Behavior on the Rise in U.S. Adults
But sunburn still prevalent, as is the use of indoor tanning
Thursday, May 10, 2012

Less Testing in ER for Children With Non-Private Insurance
Non-private insurance linked to decreased diagnostic testing, medication use, procedures
Thursday, May 10, 2012

Nonmedical Prescription Pain Medication Use Peaks at Age 16
Smaller peaks in pain med use to get high or for nonmedical purposes seen at 12-14, 19-21 years
Thursday, May 10, 2012

Lack of Sleep Not Necessarily Detrimental to Surgical Skills
However, sleep deprivation ups mental workload for medical students performing surgical task
Wednesday, May 09, 2012

Pediatric Content in Drug Labeling Has Increased
But only 46 percent of drugs listed in the Physicians' Desk Reference have pediatric information
Wednesday, May 09, 2012

IUDs Highly Effective As Emergency Contraception
Systematic review of 42 studies shows efficacy of intrauterine devices for emergency contraception
Wednesday, May 09, 2012

Older Women With A-Fib at Greater Stroke Risk Than Men
Increased risk based on gender remains, regardless of warfarin use or other risk factors
Tuesday, May 08, 2012

Zinc May Shorten Duration of Common Cold in Adults
Symptoms reduced in adults, but not children; bad taste, nausea are common adverse effects
Monday, May 07, 2012

Hospitals Lack Hand Surgeons for Emergencies
Only 7 percent of Tennessee hospitals have a hand specialist on call 24/7 to handle emergencies
Monday, May 07, 2012

Training Helps OR Nurses Manage Disruptive Physician Behavior
Post-communication training, peri-op nurses feel more confident in handling disruptive behavior
Friday, May 04, 2012

CMS Policy Helping Hospitals to Prevent Targeted Infections
Despite positive impact, less time spent on nontargeted infections, especially in large hospitals
Friday, May 04, 2012

Hospitals Procure More Alcohol Rub, Soap During Campaign
Procurement as part of Cleanyourhands campaign linked to decreased rates of MRSA, C. difficile
Friday, May 04, 2012

New Guidelines for Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Bleeds Issued
Transferring of aSAH patients to high-volume centers among the newest recommendations
Thursday, May 03, 2012

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

A Third of Adults With Arthritis Have Anxiety, Depression
Anxiety more prevalent than depression among U.S. adults with arthritis
Tuesday, May 01, 2012

ARRS: Disease Mortality Risk Trumps Radiation Risk
Mortality risk from inherent disease larger than risk of CT-induced cancer for young adults
Tuesday, May 01, 2012

Hospital Strategies Linked to Lower Mortality After Acute MI
Five specific hospital strategies correlate with lower 30-day risk-standardized mortality rates
Tuesday, May 01, 2012

Texting Linked to More Car Crashes Among Young
And, crash risk up for compulsive cell phone users: anticipation of phone use predictive of crashes
Monday, April 30, 2012

AAN: Migraine Prevalence Up in Celiac Disease, IBD Patients
U.S. study finds self-classified gluten-sensitive individuals have increased odds of migraines
Friday, April 27, 2012

About Half of Teens Who Self-Harm Were Frequently Bullied
Self-harm more likely in those with mental health problems or the physically abused
Friday, April 27, 2012

Sleep of Short Duration Common in U.S. Workers
Prevalence particularly high in night-shift workers
Thursday, April 26, 2012

Accelerated Aging Evident in Cocaine-Dependent Individuals
Age-related gray matter volume loss occurs at twice the normal rate
Thursday, April 26, 2012

AHA: Similar Stroke Risk on Stopping Rivaroxaban, Warfarin
Similar, high stroke risk for patients with a-fib who temporarily or permanently discontinue meds
Thursday, April 26, 2012

Early Menopause Ups Risk of Osteoporosis, Fractures, Death
Menopause before age 47 increases mortality risk, fragility fractures, osteoporosis at age 77
Thursday, April 26, 2012

Hyperalgesia Similar With Drug Therapies for Heroin Addiction
Once stabilized in treatment, no difference in pain response for methadone or buprenorphine
Thursday, April 26, 2012

Warfarin Keeps Stroke Risk Low in Patients With A-Fib
Review shows risk of stroke per year higher in the elderly, females, patients with stroke history
Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Low-Dose CT Noninferior for Diagnosing Appendicitis
For young adults, negative appendectomy rates similar with low-dose and standard-dose CT
Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Primary Enforcement Leads to Higher Teen Seat Belt Use
Teen drivers 12 percent less likely to buckle up in states with secondary enforcement laws
Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Ultrasound May Safely Rule Out DVT in Pregnancy
Single complete compression ultrasound may safely rule out DVT in pregnant, postpartum women
Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Mortality High for Cardiac Device Infective Endocarditis
Coexisting valve involvement linked with increased mortality; early device removal improves survival
Tuesday, April 24, 2012

AAN: Recommendations for Migraine Prevention Issued
Frequency and severity of migraine attacks can be reduced using seizure drugs and beta-blockers
Monday, April 23, 2012

Gritti-Stokes Amputations Beneficial for Trauma Patients
Better long-term functional outcomes with Gritti-Stokes compared to transfemoral amputation
Monday, April 23, 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

Reliability, Validity of Clinical Dehydration Scale Questioned
For children requiring IV rehydration, modest interobserver reliability, weak tie to disease severity
Monday, April 23, 2012

Pulmonary HTN Predicts Heart Failure After Acute MI
Presence of pulmonary hypertension at index admission predicts risk of heart failure
Thursday, April 19, 2012

AAN: Volumetric Brain Changes Seen in Fighters' Brains
Impaired memory and processing speed seen for those who fought for nine or more years
Thursday, April 19, 2012

Use of PICU Beds for Non-Critical Care Found to Be Significant
Even when at full capacity, some PICU beds are used for non-critical care
Thursday, April 19, 2012

FDA: Clinicians Urged to Stop Using Certain Ultrasound Gel
Specific lots found to have been contaminated by bacteria; 16 patients known to be affected
Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Medicare Coverage Gap Leads to Drug Discontinuation
About 57 percent of Medicare Part D patients stop taking cardiovascular drugs in coverage gap
Wednesday, April 18, 2012

For Major Trauma, Survival Up With Helicopter Transport
Improved survival for patients with major trauma admitted to level I or II trauma centers
Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Rate Down But Unintentional Injury Still Top Cause of Death
From 2000 to 2009, 29 percent decrease in annual unintentional injury death rate among children
Tuesday, April 17, 2012

'Choking Game' Linked to Other Risk Behaviors in Young Teens
Activity associated with sexual activity and substance use, tendency to participate more than once
Monday, April 16, 2012

Alcohol Use With Opioids Common Even Without Abuse Past
Concurrent use of CNS depressants can lead to respiratory depression or sedation
Monday, April 16, 2012

Mentholated Cigarettes Linked to Increased Stroke Risk
Findings particularly pronounced in women and non-African-American smokers
Thursday, April 12, 2012

For Obese, Deep Organs Receive Lower Doses of Radiation
Phantom study shows less effect for shallow organs; increasing tube potential ups dose to organs
Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Mobile Stroke Units Halve Time to Treatment
Unit can treat patients at the emergency site rather than at the hospital
Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Stroke Risk Much Higher If Sibling Has Had a Stroke
Risk highest with a full sibling with a stroke or sibling with stroke at 55 years or younger
Wednesday, April 11, 2012

ECG Abnormalities Add to Accuracy of CHD Risk Prediction
Study considers whether resting ECG should be part of routine risk assessment in asymptomatic adults
Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Death Risk Similar With High-Dose Losartan, Candesartan
For patients with heart failure, low- or medium-dose losartan linked to increased mortality
Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Increased Risk of Fatal Road Crashes on Tax Day in the U.S.
Small, but significant increase yields risk equivalent to 13 individuals per average tax day
Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Decision Aid for Chest Pain in ER Engages Patients
Patient-centered decision making improves patient knowledge, decreases admissions for observation
Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Radiation Exposure High for Patients With GI Disorders
High levels of annual, total exposure in patients with Crohn's, organic and functional disorders
Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Report Highlights Child Deaths From Post-Surgery Codeine Use
Genetic variants produce ultra-rapid metabolizer phenotypes tied to respiratory arrest
Monday, April 09, 2012

Infection May Be Trigger for Venous Thromboembolism
Older adults at risk of blood clots in three months following infection
Monday, April 09, 2012

Treating Hepatic Encephalopathy Reduces Costs Due to MVAs
Diagnosis and lactulose treatment linked to reduced motor vehicle accident-related costs
Friday, April 06, 2012

Wire Grill Brush Bristles Pose Unexpected Danger
Should be considered for patients presenting with odynophagia or abdominal pain after grilled food
Friday, April 06, 2012

Early Exposure to Interpersonal Trauma Harms Cognition
Harm from exposure in the first two years of life persists at age 8
Friday, April 06, 2012

Antibiotics Safe and Effective to Treat Appendicitis
Meta-analysis indicates initial treatment with antibiotics may reduce the need for appendectomy
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

Alcohol, Drug Use Prevalent Among U.S. Adolescents
Onset of alcohol abuse seen at median age of 14 years; drug abuse onset at 14 or 15 years
Wednesday, April 04, 2012

Antibiotic-Resistant S. aureus Found in Many Ambulances
S. aureus isolates found in 69 percent of ambulances; 12 percent of isolates are MRSA
Wednesday, April 04, 2012

Fluoroquinolone Use Linked to Retinal Detachment
Current use of oral antibiotic linked to increased detachment risk, but absolute risk is small
Tuesday, April 03, 2012

Serious Eye Disease Linked to Bisphosphonate Use
First-time oral bisphosphonate users at higher risk of developing uveitis and scleritis
Monday, April 02, 2012

Guidelines Improve Outcomes in Nonshockable Cardiac Arrest
Latest AHA CPR guidelines save lives and improve outcomes in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Monday, April 02, 2012

Operator Sleep Deprivation Does Not Adversely Affect PCI
Late-night procedures do not impact procedures done by same interventionists the next day
Monday, April 02, 2012

Malodorous Urine Often Reported for Infants With UTI
Malodorous urine significantly linked with UTI, but not strong enough to rule in or out diagnosis
Monday, April 02, 2012

911 Operators May Experience Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Telecommunicators experience peritraumatic distress, which is positively associated with PTSD
Friday, March 30, 2012

Change in Health Insurance Status Linked to ER Use
Greater emergency department use for adults with recent change in health insurance status
Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Cost Sharing Reduces Use of Asthma Medication
Results in increased frequency of asthma-related hospitalizations in children age 5 or older
Tuesday, March 27, 2012

ACC: Rapid Infusion of GIK Doesn't Prevent MI in ACS
No drop in progression to MI for patients treated immediately with glucose, insulin, potassium
Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Long Arm Cast Best for Immobilizing Forearm
Long arm cast provides greater restriction versus short arm cast, sugar tong splint, long arm splint
Monday, March 26, 2012

Policy Statement Issued on Pediatric Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Pediatricians need to be able to identify signs; refer to a specialist center for management, as necessary
Monday, March 26, 2012

New Guidelines Issued for Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis
Includes evidence-based recommendations for diagnosis and management in adults and children
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

Tenecteplase Superior to Alteplase for Stroke Treatment
Preliminary data show improved reperfusion, significant clinical improvements in select patients
Wednesday, March 21, 2012

In Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest, Epi Use Linked to Outcomes
Epinephrine tied to improved odds of return of spontaneous circulation but poorer long-term measures
Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Nurse-Initiated Steroids Improve Pediatric Asthma Care
In pediatric ER, time to clinical improvement and discharge shortened for children with asthma
Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Synthetic Cannabinoid Toxicity Among Teenagers on the Rise
Case reports describe signs, symptoms, and treatment in teen patients
Monday, March 19, 2012

Most California Hospitals Implementing Infection Control
Hospitals with certified infection control officer have lower rate of MRSA blood stream infections
Friday, March 16, 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

Analgesic Use After Surgery Linked to Long-Term Use
Prescription of opioids, NSAIDs within seven days of low-risk surgery increases risk of long-term use
Thursday, March 15, 2012

Most Hospital Errors in Developing Countries Preventable
Patient adverse events largely due to inadequate training and supervision, not absence of resources
Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Higher Spending by Hospitals Improves Outcomes
Lower mortality, readmission for acute patients admitted to hospital in highest tercile of spending
Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Practical Strategies Can Ease Death Notification in the ER
Six-step process based on literature results in a less traumatic experience for survivor, notifier
Tuesday, March 13, 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

Youth Agricultural Injuries a Significant Problem
More than 26,000 youth agricultural injuries occur annually, at a cost of $1.4 billion per year
Monday, March 12, 2012

Aggressive Care Improves QoL in Traumatic Brain Injury
Yields better outcomes and reduces costs, regardless of patient age
Monday, March 12, 2012

Stair-Related Injuries in Young Children Declining
But stairs still an important source of injury among children in the United States
Monday, March 12, 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

Surrogates Tend to Misinterpret Poor Prognosis Information
Statements about low risk of death interpreted accurately; poor prognosis viewed optimistically
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

Positive Whole-Body CT Can Detect but Not Eliminate Trauma
Close monitoring and clinical follow-up of patients with traumatic injuries still advised
Tuesday, March 06, 2012

Risk of Stroke Increases With Each Year of Having Diabetes
In patients with diabetes for 10 or more years, the risk of stroke triples
Thursday, March 01, 2012

Care Protocol for Comatose Patients May Need Revision
Some parts of withdrawal-of-care protocol unreliable in patients who undergo hypothermia therapy
Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Neurophysiological Deficits Persist Following Concussion
Teen athletes who suffer a concussion have persistent deficits in working memory
Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Hearing Loss Linked to Falls in Those Under Age 70
Each 10 decibels of hearing loss increases risk of falling by 1.4-fold
Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Sleeping Pill Use Linked to Greater Mortality Risk
Greater than three-fold higher risk even for fewer than 18 pills a year
Tuesday, February 28, 2012

FDA Approves Label Changes for Statins
Cognitive and blood sugar side effects added; recommendation of routine liver monitoring dropped
Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Rapid Flu Tests Effective for Ruling In (But Not Out) Diagnosis
Second study shows oral oseltamivir and inhaled zanamivir may be beneficial flu treatments
Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Adults With Disabilities at Increased Risk of Violence
Prevalence of any recent violence as well as risk of violence higher in those with mental illness
Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Febrile Children Self-Referred to ER Usually Less Severely Ill
But 45 percent of these children correctly judged by parents as high urgency
Monday, February 27, 2012

Body Clock Linked to Sudden Cardiac Death
Varying levels of a heart protein associated with variations in electrical stability
Friday, February 24, 2012

Plasma Protein S100-B Useful Screening Tool in Head Trauma
Compared with CT, high negative predictive value when measured within six hours of injury
Friday, February 24, 2012

Women With MI More Likely to Present Without Chest Pain
Gender difference also seen for in-hospital mortality rates; attenuated with increasing age
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

Alcohol Dependence Significant Problem for U.S. Surgeons
Surgeons who report major medical error more likely to exhibit alcohol abuse, dependence
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

CT Myelography More Accurately Detects CSF Leakage
In spontaneous intracranial hypotension, CTM better than radioisotope cisternography
Monday, February 20, 2012

High Uric Acid Level Predictive of Adverse Cardiac Events
Found to be an independent predictor for STEMI patients undergoing primary PCI
Friday, February 17, 2012

MRI Alone Not Ideal in Pulmonary Embolism Diagnosis
30 percent of MRIs are inconclusive; sensitivity better for proximal pulmonary embolisms
Friday, February 17, 2012

Study Evaluates Clinical Value of Stroke Biomarkers
Admission glucose level appears to be a strong predictor of poor outcomes
Friday, February 17, 2012

Smoking Cessation Drug May Also Reduce Drinking
Varenicline increases alcohol's aversive effects, including dysphoria and nausea
Friday, February 17, 2012

Chickens Harbor E. coli Found in Human UTIs
Retail chicken greater source of this E. coli than beef or pork in Canada
Thursday, February 16, 2012

Ectopic Pregnancy Death Rate Spikes in Florida
Increase may be due to illicit drug use, delayed health care
Thursday, February 16, 2012

Overdose Prevention Programs Using Opioid Antagonist
Naloxone use, however, not sufficient to address high overdose death rates
Thursday, February 16, 2012

Smoking Bans Lead to Less, Not More, Smoking at Home
In countries with smoke-free legislation, rate of home smoking has decreased, not increased
Thursday, February 16, 2012

Intramuscular Midazolam As Safe As Intravenous Lorazepam
Safe, effective for treatment of seizures when administered by paramedics en route to hospital
Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Study Finds Antibiotic for Acute Rhinosinusitis Is Not Helpful
After three days, no significant symptom difference between treatment with amoxicillin and placebo
Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Patient Satisfaction Linked to Varied Health Care Utilization
Satisfaction linked to lower emergency department use but increased admissions, mortality, costs
Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Zioptan Eyedrops Approved for Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension
Product should not be used by children or by pregnant women
Monday, February 13, 2012

Home O₂ Reduces Hospital Admits in Pediatric Bronchiolitis
No ICU admissions or need for advanced airway management for those with home oxygen
Monday, February 13, 2012

No Increase in Pediatric ER CT Scan Use from 2003 to 2010
Use of CT in emergency rooms has not increased; decrease seen when other options available
Monday, February 13, 2012

Guidelines for VTE Prophylaxis in Nonsurgical Patients Issued
Guidelines apply to acute and critical patients, outpatients with cancer, long-distance travelers
Thursday, February 09, 2012

Radiation Risks From Diagnostic Procedures Examined
Strategic framework needed to reduce patient risks as use of medical radiation increases
Thursday, February 09, 2012

AAOS: Defensive Medicine Prevalent in Orthopedics
National costs estimated at $2 billion annually for orthopedic surgery
Thursday, February 09, 2012

Males With ACL Injury, Females Share Lateral Knee Geometry
Both have short, steeply convex tibial articular surface, increased convexity of femoral surface
Thursday, February 09, 2012

Prescription Shampoo Approved to Treat Head Lice
Sklice is sanctioned for children as young as 6 months
Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Cefpodoxime Not Recommended for Acute, Uncomplicated Cystitis
Cefpodoxime found inferior to ciprofloxacin in achieving clinical cure
Tuesday, February 07, 2012

AAOS: Unemployment Rate Tied to Orthopedic Trauma Volume
Inverse correlation between orthopedic trauma surgical volume, unemployment for previous year
Tuesday, February 07, 2012

DRAGON Score Helps Predict Functional Outcomes in Stroke
Functional outcome prediction score, based on pretreatment parameters, validated externally
Monday, February 06, 2012

Fluoxetine, Venlafaxine Tied to Drop in Adult Suicide Behaviors
For youth, no difference in suicide thoughts or behavior with antidepressant treatment
Monday, February 06, 2012

Noroviruses Are Leading Cause of Hospital Infections
Particularly in nonacute care setting; often leading to unit closure
Monday, February 06, 2012

More Than 4,500 Children Hospitalized for Abuse in 2006
Incidence of abuse highest in infants, particularly those covered by Medicaid
Monday, February 06, 2012

Startle Response Up in Early-Onset Alcohol Dependence
Increased startle reactivity may be trait marker for early-onset alcohol dependency
Monday, February 06, 2012

Many Self-Harming Youth Get Inadequate Mental Health Care
Most adolescents treated in ERs for deliberate self-harm don't get follow-up mental health care
Friday, February 03, 2012

AHA: Stroke Victims Not Getting to Hospital Any Faster
Tissue plasminogen activator use up, but patients taking longer to get to the hospital after stroke
Friday, February 03, 2012

Patients With IBD Experience More Travel-Related Illness
But only when visiting industrialized, not developing, countries.
Friday, February 03, 2012

AHA: Anemia May Triple Stroke Mortality
Severe anemia strong predictor of death after stroke, but even slight anemia increases risk
Thursday, February 02, 2012

Occasional Hard Drug Use in Mid-Life Hikes Mortality Risks
Trajectory analysis shows significantly increased risk for early frequent/later occasional users
Thursday, February 02, 2012

Geographic Pattern of Lyme Disease Mapped in Eastern U.S.
Two risk foci identified in Northeast and upper Midwest
Thursday, February 02, 2012

National Suicide Guidelines Help Cut Suicide Rates
Implementation of recommendations, particularly in large, deprived catchment areas, lowers rates
Thursday, February 02, 2012

AAP: Childhood Vaccination Schedules Approved for 2012
Three schedules and accompanying footnotes offer new clarifications and guidance
Wednesday, February 01, 2012

AHA: Thrombolysis Shows Potential After Wake-Up Stroke
Outcomes similar to those treated with thrombolysis within 4.5 hours of stroke onset
Wednesday, February 01, 2012

Decision Support Tools Help Optimize Acute PE Detection
Clinical decision support improves efficacy of CT screening for acute pulmonary embolism
Wednesday, February 01, 2012

Proton Pump Inhibitor Use Ups Hip Fracture Risk for Women
More than 50 percent increased risk for postmenopausal current or former smokers
Wednesday, February 01, 2012

Safety-Net Status Not Linked to ER Length of Stay
Compliance with length-of-stay measures for admission, discharge, observation, transfer similar
Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Hemi-CC7 Transfer Poor Option for Brachial Plexus Injury
Shoulder motor, median nerve function not regained following traumatic brachial plexus injury
Monday, January 30, 2012

Booster Seat Use Inconsistent When Carpooling
Peer pressure and compliance with social norms seem to influence booster seat use
Monday, January 30, 2012

More Research Needed on Weaning of Addicted Infants
Nurseries need a plan for the evaluation, treatment of infants at risk for or showing withdrawal
Monday, January 30, 2012

Self-Rated Health Status Predicts Mortality Among CVD Patients
Risk highest in patients with asymptomatic atherosclerotic disease
Friday, January 27, 2012

No Complications From Using Stored Red Blood Cells
Short-term complication status similar in fresh versus standard issue red blood cell transfusions
Friday, January 27, 2012

COPD Assessment Test Predicts Exacerbation Severity
Baseline scores elevated in frequent exacerbators and scores increase at exacerbation
Friday, January 27, 2012

ACE Inhibitors Not Linked to Improved Outcomes After ACS
Prior use of ACE inhibitors does not improve in-hospital outcomes after acute coronary syndrome
Thursday, January 26, 2012

Exposure to Iodinated Contrast Media Affects Thyroid Function
Linked to subsequent development of incident hyperthyroidism, incident overt hypothyroidism
Thursday, January 26, 2012

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

Deaths From Myocardial Infarction Halved in England
Just over half of decrease due to fall in acute myocardial infarction event rates
Thursday, January 26, 2012

Oral HPV Infection Prevalence in U.S. Close to 7 Percent
Prevalence higher in men than women; bimodal peaks at age 30 to 34 and 60 to 64 years
Thursday, January 26, 2012

Neurologists Should Routinely Assess Patients for Abuse
Position statement from the American Academy of Neurology endorses assessment of abuse
Wednesday, January 25, 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

Recent Shift in Indication for Total Elbow Arthroplasty
Change from 48 percent due to inflammatory arthritis in '97 to 69 percent due to trauma in '06
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

HealthGrades IDs Notable Hospitals for Clinical Excellence
If all hospitals performed at this level, thousands of Medicare deaths, complications could be averted
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Effects of Severe, Childhood Brain Injury Long Lasting
Pre-injury ability and familial factors contribute to long-term recovery
Monday, January 23, 2012

Dosing Errors Occur With IV Acetaminophen in Children
Ten-fold overdose may occur in young children; treatment with acetylcysteine may be indicated
Monday, January 23, 2012

Inadequate Hep B Vaccinations for High-Risk Adults
More than half the adults at high risk of infection miss opportunities for vaccinations
Monday, January 23, 2012

Neuromodulators Reduce Pain in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Second study shows no beneficial effect of muscle relaxants on pain in rheumatoid arthritis
Friday, January 20, 2012

SSRIs Increase Fall Risk in Elderly Dementia Patients
Even at low doses; higher doses increase risk three-fold and hypnotics/sedatives increase further
Friday, January 20, 2012

Warfarin Patients With Head Trauma Need Second CT Scan
For patients on warfarin, 24-hour observation and repeat CT scan detects delayed bleeding
Friday, January 20, 2012

Taking Two or More Medications Increases Fall Rate
For young and middle-aged adults, taking two or more meds tied to 2.5-fold increase in fall risk
Friday, January 20, 2012

Sexual Activity Safe for Most Cardiovascular Disease Patients
Following CVD diagnosis, physician evaluation should precede resumption of sexual activity
Thursday, January 19, 2012

Worse Outcomes for Stroke Patients With Delirium
Including higher mortality, longer hospitalizations, and greater post-discharge care
Thursday, January 19, 2012

Upper Normal BP Increases Risk for A-Fib in Men
Healthy, middle-aged men with upper normal blood pressure have increased risk later in life
Thursday, January 19, 2012

Access to Quality Primary Care Reduces Mortality Risk
Key quality attributes include comprehensiveness, patient-centeredness, and extended hours
Monday, January 16, 2012

Endovascular Graft Approved for Tears of Aorta
Gore Tag Thoracic Endoprosthesis first sanctioned in 2005 to treat aortic aneurysms
Monday, January 16, 2012

Drowning Hospitalizations for Peds Down in Recent Years
Rates decreased for all ages; hospitalization rates remain higher for males than females
Monday, January 16, 2012

Fatal Case of Measles Without Rash Found in Young Woman
No evidence of immunosuppressive disease; no history of enanthem or morbilliform rash
Friday, January 13, 2012

New Procedure Cuts Arrival-to-Triage Time in Pediatric ER
Most patients triaged in <10 minutes following implementation of rapid triage, fast-track guidelines
Friday, January 13, 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

Site of Blood Collection From IV Does Not Affect Hemolysis Rate
No differences seen for collecting coagulation blood directly via catheter hub or extension tubing
Thursday, January 12, 2012

Physical Activity in Work or Leisure Tied to Lower MI Risk
Sedentary indicators, such as car and television ownership, linked to increased heart attack risk
Thursday, January 12, 2012

Low Risk of Cardiac Arrest in Marathon Runners
Risk higher in marathons than half-marathons and in men with underlying cardiovascular disease
Thursday, January 12, 2012

CDC: 2010 Saw Decrease in Age-Adjusted Death Rates
Homicide no longer in top 15 causes of death; replaced by pneumonitis due to solids and liquids
Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Subclinical Tachyarrhythmias Tied to Increased Risk of Stroke
Subclinical atrial tachyarrhythmias linked to risk of clinical a-fib, stroke, systemic embolism
Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Rx Provides Fast Relief of Pain, Urgency of Interstitial Cystitis
Study finds alkalinized lidocaine plus heparin provides 12 hours of relief of pain and urgency
Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Dementia Associated With More Hospital Admissions
Admission rate up for all-cause, ambulatory care-sensitive conditions for those with dementia
Tuesday, January 10, 2012

CDC: Binge Drinking Prevalence High in United States
Those who binge drink do so frequently and intensely
Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Too High, Too Low Serum Potassium Linked to Mortality
Lowest post-AMI mortality seen with potassium serum levels between 3.5 and 4.5 mEq/L
Tuesday, January 10, 2012

No Rise in Intussusception After Rotavirus Shot Revival
No increase seen in intussusception discharges since 2006 reintroduction of rotavirus vaccine
Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Benefit of Aspirin in Primary Prevention Questioned
Despite reduction in nonfatal MIs, no reduction seen in cardiovascular death or cancer mortality
Tuesday, January 10, 2012

A Broken Heart Does Increase Heart Attack Risk
Heart attack risk is significantly heightened in the first week after the death of a significant other
Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Long-Term Prognostic Value of Dobutamine Stress Echo Limited
Long-term predictive value restricted for patients with diabetes unable to take an exercise stress test
Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Ped Heart Surgery Deaths Higher at Low Volume Centers
But no association found between center volume and rate of post-op complications
Monday, January 09, 2012

Rilonacept Reduces Gout Flares During Acute Urate Lowering Rx
Phase 2 trial shows that rilonacept reduces gout flares during initiation of allopurinol therapy
Monday, January 09, 2012

Hypoglycemia in Intensive Diabetes Control May Up Survival
Inverse relationship seen between number of hypoglycemic episodes and risk of death
Friday, January 06, 2012

In-Hospital, 30-Day Standardized Mortality Measures Differ
In-hospital risk-standardized mortality rates vary between hospitals; linked with length of stay
Thursday, January 05, 2012

Intrapartum Antibiotics Reduce Infant Strep B Infection Globally
Emphasis on prophylactic use of intrapartum antibiotics needed in low-income settings
Thursday, January 05, 2012

Most Type 2 Diabetes, CAD Patients Present With Angina
History of β-blocker use, previous percutaneous coronary intervention tied to typical angina
Wednesday, January 04, 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

CDC: Lean Response Ups Lab Surge Capacity During Pandemic
Use of Lean methods enabled 10-fold increase in testing capacity during 2009 flu pandemic
Tuesday, January 03, 2012

Traditional, Disease Risk Factors ID'd in SLE Osteoporosis
Fracture occurrence nearly five-fold higher for women with systemic lupus erythematosus
Tuesday, January 03, 2012

Use of Propofol Saves Time Compared to Midazolam/Ketamine
Procedural sedation with propofol expedites patient management in emergency departments
Friday, December 30, 2011

Oseltamivir-Resistant H1N1 Identified in Australia
Between May and August 2011, resistant viruses with H275Y substitution ID'd in 29 of 182 patients
Thursday, December 29, 2011

Irradiation of Left Breast Linked to Coronary Stenosis Risk
Radiotherapy of left-sided breast cancer tied to elevated high-grade coronary artery stenosis risk
Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Serial Change in hsTnI or cTnI Accurately Rule In/Out AMI
Change in highly sensitive or contemporary tropinin I at 3 hours after admission diagnostic
Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Perceptions of Inappropriate Care Prevalent Among ICU Staff
For ICU staff in Europe, Israel, perceptions independently linked to higher intent to leave job
Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Norway Shows Rise in Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Symptoms
Sex and age associated with incidence and spontaneous symptom remission
Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Coronary MRI Good Alternative to SPECT for CHD Diagnosis
Cardiovascular MR has better sensitivity, negative predictive value than single-photon emission CT
Monday, December 26, 2011

ADA Updates Standards of Care for Driving With Diabetes
Patients with diabetes should be assessed individually to determine their risk
Wednesday, December 21, 2011

NCHS: Poisonings Are Leading Cause of Injury Deaths
In 2008, poisoning deaths were main cause of injury death, with almost 90 percent due to drugs
Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Trauma Quality Indicators Linked to Clinical Outcomes
In-hospital mortality, major complications strongly linked with ACSCOT quality indicators
Wednesday, December 21, 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

Rule of 7's Sensitive in ID'ing Low Risk of Lyme Meningitis
Clinical prediction rule classifies low-risk patients based on clinical and lab parameters
Monday, December 19, 2011

Nearly One-Half of Short-Term PCI Deaths Occur Post-Discharge
Those who die after rather than during index admission are younger, have better cardiac function
Monday, December 19, 2011

Suboptimal Intensive Statin Therapy Use After ACS
Poor persistence after discharge for newly initiated IST after acute coronary syndrome
Monday, December 19, 2011

Statins Lower Death Risk in Adults Hospitalized With Flu
Statins given before or during hospitalization reduce mortality in adults with influenza
Thursday, December 15, 2011

ASH: Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis Cuts DVT Risks
CDT lowers post-thrombotic syndrome frequency, ups iliofemoral patency in deep vein thrombosis
Tuesday, December 13, 2011

PCI Outcomes No Worse in Centers Without On-Site Surgery
Similar in-hospital death, emergency bypass for PCI at centers with/without on-site surgery
Tuesday, December 13, 2011

ASH: Most Cancer-Related Clots Occur in Outpatients
Of the venous thromboembolism cases in patients with cancer, 78.3 percent occur in outpatients
Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Infection Prevention Up in VA, Non-Federal Hospitals
But catheter-associated urinary tract infection prevention practices remain low
Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Khat Ups Adverse Outcomes in Acute Coronary Syndrome
Khat chewers with acute coronary syndrome have increased risk of death, cardiovascular events
Monday, December 12, 2011

ASH: Aspirin Safe and Effective for Preventing VTE Recurrence
After first unprovoked VTE, long-term aspirin after standard anticoagulant therapy decreases recurrence
Monday, December 12, 2011

ASH: Gene Therapy Shows Promise for Hemophilia B
Administration of virus vector expressing factor IX transgene prevents spontaneous bleeding
Monday, December 12, 2011

ASH: Hydroxyurea Safe, Effective in Pediatric Sickle Cell
And, two-year treatment of young children with hydroxyurea is not associated with genotoxicity
Monday, December 12, 2011

Nephrology Referral Low Following Acute Kidney Injury
Cumulative incidence of referral 8.5 percent before dying, dialysis, or improved kidney function
Friday, December 09, 2011

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

Acute Kidney Injury Prevalent in Military Burn Casualties
After multivariate adjustments, independently associated with increased morbidity, mortality
Friday, December 09, 2011

Hong Kong Dust Storms Up Emergency COPD Admissions
Significant increase in hospital admissions for respiratory diseases two days after dust storm
Thursday, December 08, 2011

Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury Linked to Headaches
Prevalence of headache related to patient's gender, age, time after injury, and injury severity
Wednesday, December 07, 2011

Androgen Deprivation in Prostate Cancer Not Tied to CVD Death
But, ADT is associated with reduced risk of prostate cancer-specific mortality, all-cause death
Tuesday, December 06, 2011

1 in 5 Limb Fractures in Children Receive Delayed Care
Minority, lower limb injury, no external injury sign, continued extremity use all delay medical care
Tuesday, December 06, 2011

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

Gender Impacts Chronic Pain Adjustment in Couples
Context, timing of validation and invalidation also affect patients' adjustment
Tuesday, December 06, 2011

LV Dyssynchrony Has Prognostic Value After Acute MI
Prognostic value found for patients admitted with ST-segment elevation AMI treated with primary PCI
Tuesday, December 06, 2011

Elevated BPs in Pediatric ERs Go Unrecognized
BPs elevated in more than half of pediatric patients triaged; only recognized in 1 percent
Tuesday, December 06, 2011

C. difficile Infection Ups Duration of Hospital Stay
In survival analysis, median length of stay is increased by six days in patients with C. difficile
Monday, December 05, 2011

Eating Little or No Fish Ups Young Women's CVD Risk
Women who never eat fish have three-fold higher disease risk than those who eat fish every week
Monday, December 05, 2011

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

AES: 3D-TV Viewing Unlikely to Provoke Epileptic Seizures
No increase in epileptiform paroxysms on EEG after children view 3D-TV
Monday, December 05, 2011

Youth Often Get Hypertension Rx From PCPs Who Treat Adults
Whites, older adolescents, and those with comorbidity more likely to receive prescription
Monday, December 05, 2011

High Incidence of Adverse Upper GI Events in MI Patients
Major adverse upper gastrointestinal events high in those undergoing PCI, receiving antiplatelets
Monday, December 05, 2011

Risk Factors Identified for Pregnancy-Associated Suicide
Mental health, substance use, intimate partner problems influence pregnancy-related suicide
Friday, December 02, 2011

Quality of Life Up in Obese A-Fib Patients Post-Ablation
Baseline quality of life, high BMI independently predict better QoL post-catheter ablation
Friday, December 02, 2011

Time of Operation Not Linked to Postoperative Mortality
Time of day, day of week, month of surgery, moon phase do not affect 30-day post-op mortality
Friday, December 02, 2011

Diet High in Antioxidants Cuts Stroke Risk for Women
Reduction in total stroke for those without prior CVD; hemorrhagic stroke for those with history
Thursday, December 01, 2011

Anticoagulant Self-Monitoring Safe Option for Suitable Patients
Self-monitoring, self-management associated with significant reduction in thromboembolic events
Thursday, December 01, 2011

Wrongly ID'd Ectopic Pregnancy + Methotrexate Catastrophic
Leads to severe malformations, miscarriage, or induced abortion
Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Opioid Rx for Chronic Abdominal Pain Up Over Last Decade
Most commonly prescribed to 25- to 40-year-olds; least commonly to uninsured, African-Americans
Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Crash Injuries of Children in Restraints Not Tied to Weight
No correlation between weight and clinically significant injuries across broad age, weight range
Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Small Cell Carcinoma of Urinary Bladder Incidence Up
Elderly Caucasian men at highest risk; age, race, marital status, TNM staging impact prognosis
Monday, November 28, 2011

Nearly One in 10 Patients With PCI Readmits Within 30 Days
Patients readmitted within 30 days have significantly increased risk of one-year mortality
Monday, November 28, 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

Many Pediatricians OK With Alternative Vaccine Schedules
Pediatricians least willing to consider ACIS for H. influenza type b, DTaP, pneumococcal conjugate
Monday, November 28, 2011

Autoimmune Disorders Tied to Pulmonary Embolism Risk
High risk of pulmonary embolism during first year after admission; risk decreases over time
Monday, November 28, 2011

Afternoon Shots Up Post-Immunization Sleep Duration
Prophylactic acetaminophen not significant predictor of post-shot sleep duration
Monday, November 28, 2011

Home Birth Imposes Higher Risks for First-Time Mothers
However, overall risk of perinatal adverse outcomes is low for all birth locations
Monday, November 28, 2011

Drugs ID'd in Most Older Adult Emergency Hospitalizations
Warfarin, insulin, oral antiplatelets, hypoglycemics implicated in most emergency hospitalizations
Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Similar Asthma Outcomes With Daily, Intermittent Budesonide
But, daily regimen leads to greater budesonide exposure than intermittent regimen in children
Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Dabigatran Poses Challenge in Treating Injured Patients
Due to lack of readily available methods to assess degree of anticoagulation, and reverse effects
Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Staggered Acetaminophen Overdose Tied to Poor Outcome
Delayed presentation after overdose associated with death/liver transplantation
Wednesday, November 23, 2011

SAMHSA: Energy Drink-Related Emergency Visits Up in U.S.
In about half of visits by 18- to 25-year-olds, energy drinks are combined with alcohol, drugs
Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Urinary Potassium, Sodium Excretion Tied to CV Events
Compared with baseline sodium excretion, high or low excretion linked with increased CV events
Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Black Patients Have Worse Diverticulitis Surgery Outcomes
Blacks undergoing diverticulitis surgery have more emergency procedures, higher mortality risk
Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Radial Fracture Type Doesn't Impact Volar Plate Outcome
Similar outcomes for extra-articular, single sagittal intra-articular distal radial fractures
Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Decision Aids Help Caregivers Discuss Terminal Illness
Decision aid improves caregivers' decisional conflict and satisfaction over six months
Tuesday, November 22, 2011

BMI Predicts 30-Day Post-Surgery Mortality Risk
BMI of less than 23.1 tied to the highest 30-day mortality risk, irrespective of surgery type
Tuesday, November 22, 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

Post-Bat Exposure Prophylaxis Up in New York
Increased numbers of bats submitted for rabies testing, reports of exposure, and use of PEP
Friday, November 18, 2011

'Number of Criteria' Approach Best Defines Gout Flare
Presence of four criteria provides 96 percent specificity, 85 percent positive predictive value
Friday, November 18, 2011

Factors Impacting Assignment to Triage Risk Level 2/3 ID'd
Age, vital signs, need for timely intervention, resources affect level 2 or 3 assignment
Friday, November 18, 2011

Drinking Age Law Impacts Adult Women's Suicide Risk
Women exposed to permissive drinking before 21 years have higher risk of suicides, homicides
Thursday, November 17, 2011

Lower Floor Stiffness Reduces Peak Spine Forces in Falls
Peak spine forces decrease cranially, with lower forces at L3/L4 than at L5/S1
Thursday, November 17, 2011

Hyperglycemia, Mortality Linked in Pulmonary Embolism
But hospital readmission rate unaffected by elevated glucose with pulmonary embolism
Thursday, November 17, 2011

Self-Harm Frequency Reduces From Adolescence to Adulthood
Adolescent depression and anxiety symptoms tied to incident self-harm in young adulthood
Thursday, November 17, 2011

AHA Policy Statement on Cardiac Rehabilitation Issued
New referral policies can up participation by overcoming patient, health care-related barriers
Thursday, November 17, 2011

High Particulates at 'Ground Zero' Up Atherosclerosis Risk
Among 'Ground Zero' workers, higher particulate exposure worsens atherogenic profile
Wednesday, November 16, 2011

AHA: CHD Risk Factors Common in Patients With First MI
But, number of coronary heart disease risk factors is inversely related to in-hospital mortality
Wednesday, November 16, 2011

AHA: A-Fib in Sepsis Ups In-Hospital Stroke, Death Risk
New-onset atrial fibrillation in patients with severe sepsis ups in-hospital stroke, death risk
Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Patients Without Insurance Have Shorter Hospital Stays
Uninsured have shorter stays for ambulatory care-sensitive conditions, or non-ACSCs
Tuesday, November 15, 2011

AHA: Adding Niacin Doesn't Beat Statin Alone for CV Risk
Although addition of niacin increases HDL cholesterol, lowers triglyceride and LDL cholesterol levels
Tuesday, November 15, 2011

AHA: Cardiac Stem Cells Do Not Improve LV Function Post-MI
Intracoronary infusion of bone marrow cells two to three weeks post-MI doesn't better LV function
Tuesday, November 15, 2011

AHA: ICDs Up Shock-Related Anxiety, Lower Sexual Function
Inverse relationship seen between shock-related anxiety and sexual function
Monday, November 14, 2011

Delayed Acyclovir Ups Hospital Stay for Eczema Herpeticum
One day delay in starting acylovir ups hospital stay by 11 percent in pediatric eczema herpeticum
Monday, November 14, 2011

AHA: Dronedarone Detrimental for Certain A-Fib Patients
Counter to hypothesis, agent may cause major vascular events
Monday, November 14, 2011

Copayment Elimination Ups Post-MI Medication Adherence
Enhanced coverage also decreases patient spending without increasing overall health costs
Monday, November 14, 2011

Rivaroxaban Improves Acute Coronary Syndrome Outcomes
Apixaban thromboprophylaxis better than enoxaparin; adjuvant vorapaxar not effective/safe
Monday, November 14, 2011

AHA: Cardiac Stem Cells Show Promise in Heart Failure
Promising phase 1 trial results on their safety, efficacy in post-MI heart failure
Monday, November 14, 2011

AHA: Childhood Abuse Predicts CVD Risk in Adult Women
Severe abuse during childhood tied more strongly to stroke than myocardial infarction
Monday, November 14, 2011

Methamphetamine Linked to Increased Schizophrenia Risk
Increased risk with methamphetamine-use disorder; similar to risk for cannabis-use disorder
Friday, November 11, 2011

Brain Hypoxia Tied to Poor Post-Traumatic Injury Outcome
Indicative of poor prognosis independent of intracranial, perfusion pressures, severity of injury
Friday, November 11, 2011

Recurrent Pelvic Inflammation Ups Infertility, Pelvic Pain
Nearly doubles infertility risk; ups chronic pelvic pain more than four-fold
Friday, November 11, 2011

Child Abuse Underreported by Primary Health Care Providers
Although experts, primary care providers agree about the suspicion of abuse in 81 percent of cases
Friday, November 11, 2011

About 15,000 Intentional Poisoning ER Visits in 2009
Alcohol and drug combinations involved in 60 percent of these emergency department visits
Friday, November 11, 2011

Transient Ischemic Attack Reduces Life Expectancy
TIA lowers survival by 20 percent within nine years; increasing age tied to risk of excess death
Friday, November 11, 2011

Estimated Flu Incidence of 90 Million for 2008 in Under-5s
Nearly all flu-associated acute lower respiratory infection deaths occur in developing countries
Friday, November 11, 2011

Community-Based Treatment Improves Pneumonia Outcomes
Community case management reduces treatment failure rate in children compared to standard care
Friday, November 11, 2011

Overactive Bladder Prevalent in Patients With Diabetes
Seen in 22.5 percent of patients with diabetes; increased prevalence with age, diabetes duration
Thursday, November 10, 2011

FDA: Manufacturer Recalls Operating Room Tables
Recall based on reports of patient injury
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

C-SSRS Useful for Assessing Suicidal Ideation and Behavior
Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale is suitable for use in clinical and research settings
Wednesday, November 09, 2011

Biolimus Stents Noninferior to Sirolimus Stents
Biolimus-eluting stents are noninferior to sirolimus eluting stents in coronary artery disease
Wednesday, November 09, 2011

Spinal Subdural Hemorrhage Linked to Abusive Head Trauma
High incidence in children with abusive head trauma who underwent thoracolumbar imaging
Wednesday, November 09, 2011

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Guidelines Released
HCM management must be tailored to the patient and varies for symptomatic/asymptomatic patients
Tuesday, November 08, 2011

Neuromuscular Warm-Up Cuts Lower Extremity Injury
Coach-led neuromuscular warm-up effectively lowers non-contact injuries in female athletes
Tuesday, November 08, 2011

Substance Use, Abuse Highest Among Native American Teens
Marijuana, then analgesic opioids most commonly used illegal drugs in all racial/ethnic groups
Tuesday, November 08, 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: 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

K2 Linked to Cases of ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Awareness of K2 health implications should be raised after MIs within days of reported K2 use
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

Paternal Depression Tied to Child's Emotional Behavior
Paternal depression, mental problems associated with child's emotional, behavioral problems
Monday, November 07, 2011

AHA/ACCF Guidelines for Heart Disease Updated
Emphasis on quitting smoking, medication, exercise, weight loss, cardiac rehab, new drugs
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

Factors Influencing Smoking Cessation Post-Stroke ID'd
Smoking cessation at one year more likely with insular cortex lesion, prestroke intention to quit
Friday, November 04, 2011

Carisoprodol-Related Emergency Visits Up in United States
Most ER visits involving carisoprodol involve another drug; usually narcotics or benzodiazepines
Thursday, November 03, 2011

Children Not Vaccinated Against Pneumonia Remain Vulnerable
Many children are not receiving recommended PCV13 doses
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

Prophylactic Therapy Reduces Bleeding in Hemophilia A
Prophylaxis with anti-inhibitor coagulant complex cuts bleeding events versus on-demand therapy
Wednesday, November 02, 2011

CDC: Opioid Overdoses Have Reached Epidemic Proportions
Overdose death rates, sales, OPR-related treatment admissions increased between 1999 and 2008
Wednesday, November 02, 2011

ACG: Childhood and Adult Traumas Linked to Adult IBS
Individuals with IBS report more traumas before and after the age of 18 than controls
Wednesday, November 02, 2011

Hand-Held Metal Detectors Safe With Implanted Devices
Exposure to hand-held metal detectors doesn't impact functioning of pacemakers, ICDs
Tuesday, November 01, 2011

ADHD Drug Use Not Tied to Serious Cardiovascular Events
Current ADHD drug use does not significantly increase risk of stroke, MI, cardiac death
Tuesday, November 01, 2011

Preexisting Dementia in Stroke Patients Ups Disability
Dementia patients are older, have more severe strokes, are more likely to have atrial fibrillation
Monday, October 31, 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

Nonclinical Factors Impact Back Pain Treatment Decisions
Patient presentation, socioeconomic status, gender influence physician treatment decisions
Friday, October 28, 2011

Low Income, Less Health Care Spending Ups Stroke Incidence
Young population with low per-capita income, less health care spending more likely to have stroke
Thursday, October 27, 2011

Obesity Tied to Impaired Immunity After Flu Vaccine
Reduced levels of influenza antibody titers, decreased CD8⁺ T-cell responses in obese
Thursday, October 27, 2011

Small Airway Obstruction Heralds Emphysema in COPD
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have fewer 2.0- to 2.5-mm-diameter airways
Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Bedtime Medications Offer Better BP Control in CKD
Taking at least one medication at bedtime reduces sleep-time, ambulatory BP, cardiovascular events
Wednesday, October 26, 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

Drinking Non-Diet Soda Tied to Violent Behavior Among Teens
Teens who drink more than five cans per week more likely to carry a weapon, behave violently
Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Smoking Rarely Cited As Cause of Death on Death Certificates
Even in lung cancer and COPD cases with strong link to smoking, few mentions in part II
Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Evidence Suggests Variable Effectiveness for Flu Vaccine
Randomized controlled trials indicate vaccine efficacy varies between seasons, age groups
Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Clinical, Genetic Factors Linked to Early Stent Thrombosis
Independent association for three genes, two clopidogrel-related factors, clinical factors
Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Traumatic Brain Injury Lowers Children's Quality of Life
Moderate to severe injury lowers quality of life, impairs adaptive and social abilities
Tuesday, October 25, 2011

New Estimates of Rotavirus-Attributable Diarrhea Mortality
In 2008, there were 453,000 deaths worldwide in children under 5 years; most in five countries
Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Insomnia Moderately Raises Risk of Myocardial Infarction
Risk rises with difficulties in sleep initiation and maintenance, feeling of nonrestorative sleep
Monday, October 24, 2011

HPV Infection, Cardiovascular Disease in Women Linked
Particularly cancer-associated HPV type linked to higher cardiovascular disease risk among women
Monday, October 24, 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

Cardiac Troponin Predicts Mortality in Acute Heart Failure
Increasing s-cTnI associated with elevated in-hospital and one-year mortality risk
Friday, October 21, 2011

Heart Failure Hospitalizations Down From 1998 to 2008
Decrease in all gender-race categories, with black men showing the lowest rate of decline
Tuesday, October 18, 2011

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

ACEP: Most Patients Call Doctor Prior to Emergency Visit
Those who visit emergency rooms feel the problem is urgent or are referred by a doctor
Monday, October 17, 2011

ACEP: Disconnect in Patient's Health, Weight Perceptions
Gender and race impact perceptions of health and weight in emergency department patients
Monday, October 17, 2011

AAP: CT Overuse for White Children, Low Brain-Injury Risk
However, CT scan use does not differ by race for children at high risk for traumatic brain injury
Friday, October 14, 2011

AAP: Pediatric Emergency Room Psychiatric Visits Up
Underinsured population increased from 46 percent in 1999 to 54 percent in 2007
Friday, October 14, 2011

Increased Travel Time to Trauma Centers in 2007
Increased distance has mainly affected African-Americans, uninsured, poor, those in rural areas
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

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

ICD Deactivation Knowledge Lacking in End-of-Life Care
Patient, provider knowledge of implantable cardiac devices lacking, preventing timely discussion
Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Septicemia Most Costly Reason for Hospitalization in 2009
Almost one in 23 patients had septicemia; average of 4,600 new patients treated each day
Monday, October 10, 2011

Cocaine Use Associated With Open-Angle Glaucoma
After adjusting for age, illicit drugs, race, association remains significant for men
Friday, October 07, 2011

Adults With Mental Distress More Likely to Be Uninsured
Uninsurance more common in those with mental distress only, or mental and physical distress
Friday, October 07, 2011

Many Elderly in U.S. Undergo Surgery in Last Year of Life
Rate of surgery varies with age, region, availability of hospital beds, Medicare spending
Thursday, October 06, 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

Psychotherapy Service Cuts Health Care Use, Sick Leave
Improving Access to Psychological Therapies beneficial for common mental health problems
Thursday, October 06, 2011

Pre-Op Anemia Ups Mortality After Non-Cardiac Surgery
Even mild preoperative anemia independently associated with 30-day mortality, morbidity risk
Thursday, October 06, 2011

Early ID of Morbidly Obese Improves Surgical Care
Improves perioperative care and postoperative outcomes for patients with BMI of 35 or more
Thursday, October 06, 2011

Early Identification of Ischemic Stroke With DWI-FLAIR Mismatch
Acute lesions ID'd with DWI, but not FLAIR, likely to be in time for safe, effective thrombolysis
Wednesday, October 05, 2011

Membrane Oxygenation Reduces Mortality in H1N1-Related ARDS
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation referral lowers hospital mortality in H1N1-related ARDS
Wednesday, October 05, 2011

Eating Disorders in Children Tied to Serious Health Consequences
Early-onset restrictive eating disorders result in growth delay, unstable vital signs in children
Wednesday, October 05, 2011

Advance Directives Linked to Regional Medical Expenditures
High-spending areas have lower end-of-life costs, in-hospital death, and increased hospice care
Tuesday, October 04, 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

Same-Day Discharge Feasible in Select Cases of Elective PCI
For select low-risk older patients same-day discharge does not up death, rehospitalization
Tuesday, October 04, 2011

Alcohol-Impaired Driving Down by 30 Percent in U.S.
Number of episodes, however, still quite substantial
Tuesday, October 04, 2011

MRI Safe, Feasible in Some With Implanted Cardiac Devices
Electrophysiologic monitoring required during MRI due to changes in device variables, programming
Tuesday, October 04, 2011

Computer-Generated Markers Predict Death Risk Post ACS
Morphologic variability, symbolic mismatch, heart rate motifs ID risk after acute coronary syndrome
Tuesday, October 04, 2011

No Increased MI Risk in Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's
Patients with ulcerative colitis have increased MI risk on unadjusted but not adjusted analysis
Tuesday, October 04, 2011

Poor Footwear Ups Impairment, Disability in Chronic Gout
Comfort, fit, support, and cost influence footwear choice in patients with chronic gout
Monday, October 03, 2011

Spinal MRI Reviewer Accuracy Equal Across Training Levels
Posterior ligamentous complex integrity interpreted with accuracy irrespective of training level
Friday, September 30, 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

Surfactants Feasible for Self-Breathing Preterm Infants
Decrease the need for mechanical ventilation in preterm infants breathing spontaneously on CPAP
Friday, September 30, 2011

Surveillance Info Sheds Light on Utah's Influenza Patterns
Researchers hope that data may help target those most at risk
Thursday, September 29, 2011

Illness Associated With HEV68 Seen in Clusters Globally
Acute respiratory infections range from mild to fatal
Thursday, September 29, 2011

Prehypertension Tied to Higher Risk of Incident Stroke
Individuals with higher prehypertensive values show substantial increase in stroke risk
Thursday, September 29, 2011

SSRI With Antiplatelet Therapy Ups Post-MI Bleeding Risk
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors with ASA tied to higher bleeding risk than ASA alone
Thursday, September 29, 2011

Immune Globulin Therapy Has No Benefit for Neonatal Sepsis
Nonsignificant differences seen for outcomes with immune globulin and placebo in neonatal sepsis
Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Burdensome Transitions Impact End-of-Life Care Quality
Health care transitions tied to higher rates of feeding tubes, ICU stays, stage IV decubitus ulcer
Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Child Face Mask Approved to Help Prevent Spread of Germs
In hospitals and other health care settings
Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Fear of Childbirth Tied to Higher Odds of Cesarean Section
Elective and emergency cesarean sections more frequent despite psychological counseling
Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Cognition Similar for Standard, Intensive Glycemic Control
Total brain volume, mortality risk higher with intensive glycemic lowering for type 2 diabetes
Wednesday, September 28, 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

Tdap Safe After Tetanus-, Diphtheria-Containing Products
Children age 7 to 10 susceptible to pertussis and under-immunized should receive single Tdap dose
Monday, September 26, 2011

Evidence for Nondrug Childhood Constipation Therapies Limited
Some evidence for effectiveness of fibers, but not for fluids, biotics, behavioral therapy
Monday, September 26, 2011

Bed Bug Treatment Can Cause Illness
CDC recommends broad public education on effective bed bug management
Thursday, September 22, 2011

Stroke Outcomes Similar With CT-Perfusion, Time Criteria
Outcomes comparable when using CT-perfusion criteria for endovascular stroke treatment
Thursday, September 22, 2011

Risk Up for Patients During Long Interdialytic Interval
Higher mortality, adverse cardiovascular events risk on day after long interdialytic interval
Wednesday, September 21, 2011

2006/2007 U.S. Flu Vaccination Policy Lowers Morbidity
Expansion of vaccination policy to include healthy children cuts influenza morbidity by 34 percent
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

Exposure to Air Pollution Found to Up Transient Risk of MI
Short-term exposure to air pollutants ups risk of myocardial infarction one to six hours later
Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Payer Status Affects Health Care Quality and Outcomes
Heart failure patients without private insurance/HMO have poorer care, worse outcomes
Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Lower Sudden Death Risk With Add-On Antiepileptic Therapy
Treatment tied to reduction of sudden death incidence in patients with refractory epilepsy
Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Treatment Delays Identified in Regional STEMI Systems
Delays most frequently occur at referral hospital, PCI center, and during transport process
Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Cold Ischemia Time Tied to Delayed Kidney Graft Function
But, no effect on kidney graft survival among expanded criteria donor kidney transplants
Monday, September 19, 2011

Posterior Shoulder Dislocation Has Low Prevalence
Recurrent instability predicted by age, dislocation during seizure, large reverse Hill-Sachs lesion
Monday, September 19, 2011

Child Abuse Head Trauma Rates Increase During Recession
But unemployment rates are not associated with the rate of abusive head trauma
Monday, September 19, 2011

White Coat Adherence Seen in Children With Type 1 Diabetes
Increased monitoring only seen in children with type 1 diabetes who have low levels of hemoglobin A1c
Monday, September 19, 2011

Child Self-Exposure to Meds Explains Most Drug Poisoning
Child self-exposure accounts for 95 percent of emergency visits from 2001 to 2008 in U.S.
Friday, September 16, 2011

Optimal CRC Screening Varies With Age, Family History
Cost-effective screening strategy based on first-degree relatives with CRC, age at diagnosis
Friday, September 16, 2011

CDC: MRSA USA300 Strain Resistant to Topical Antibiotics
Most MRSA isolates susceptible to bacitracin, but USA300 isolates resistant to bacitracin, neomycin
Friday, September 16, 2011

Statins After Ischemic Stroke Not Tied to Brain Hemorrhage
Similar lack of association found for subgroups and dose-response analyses
Friday, September 16, 2011

CDC: Recent Influenza Activity Relatively Low
Annual vaccinations still needed to prevent flu and complications
Thursday, September 15, 2011

Anti-Nausea Drug May Lead to Dangerous Heart Rhythms
FDA alerts public to ongoing safety review for Zofran
Thursday, September 15, 2011

New Tiered Sharing Policy Suggested for Liver Transplants
Public forum recommends that changes be implemented in small steps to prevent disruption
Thursday, September 15, 2011

Surgery Effective for Subaxial Cervical Synovial Cysts
Surgical resection effective with no deaths, and minimal postoperative complications
Thursday, September 15, 2011

Malaria Vaccine Does Not Protect Against Clinical Malaria
But is strain specific for clinical malaria caused by parasites with the AMA1 DNA sequence
Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Long-Term Nonaspirin NSAID Use Ups Renal Cell Cancer Risk
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, but not aspirin or acetaminophen, increase RCC risk
Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Sorafenib Plus DEB-TACE Safe, Tolerated in Unresectable HCC
Adverse events for transarterial chemoembolization with doxorubicin-eluting beads, sorafenib mostly mild
Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Prehypertension-Hypertension Conversion Rate Tied to Race
Median conversion time to hypertension was 365 days earlier in blacks compared to whites
Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Mortality Gap Widening for Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder
Mortality ratios nearly double the population average by 2006, gap widening over time
Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Febrile Seizures Tied to Systemic Respiratory Alkalosis
Children with gastroenteritis may not have febrile seizures due to low pH in gastroenteritis
Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Aortic Dissection Incidence Higher in Individuals With BAV
Incidence low but significantly higher in patients with bicuspid aortic valves than in general population
Tuesday, September 13, 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

~13 Percent of Trauma Patients Re-Present Post Discharge
Low neighborhood income, public or no insurance predict higher ER re-presentation
Friday, September 09, 2011

64-MDCT Improves Radiologic Workflow in Mass Casualties
64-MDCT with volume image reading lowers image processing time, increases imaging capacity
Friday, September 09, 2011

SAMHSA Assesses Recent Trends in Illicit Drug Use
Illicit drugs and alcohol use in 2010 similar to that in 2009, but higher than in 2008
Thursday, September 08, 2011

Trends in Respiratory Syncytial Virus Seasonality Reported
Information could help guide clinical decision-making
Thursday, September 08, 2011

Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms Tied to 9/11 Exposure
Presence of comorbid asthma, PTSD among those exposed to 9/11 attacks increases incidence of GERS
Thursday, September 08, 2011

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

Psychogenic Seizure Diagnosis Often Delayed in U.S. Veterans
Delayed psychogenic nonepileptic-seizure diagnosis linked to cumulative antiepileptic treatment
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

Gestational NSAID Intake Tied to Spontaneous Abortion Risk
Risk increases with any type, dosage of nonaspirin NSAIDs separately or in combination
Wednesday, September 07, 2011

Hospitalized Children Exposed to Considerable Polypharmacy
Pediatric patients with rare conditions have significantly greater likelihood of polypharmacy
Tuesday, September 06, 2011

Training Protocols Do Not Affect Ventilation Knowledge
No association of training in a high-intensity protocol environment with mechanical ventilation exam score
Tuesday, September 06, 2011

More Than 50 Air, Paintball Gun Injuries Present Daily to ER
In 2008, higher presentation among males, children, adolescents, those from rural, low income areas
Tuesday, September 06, 2011

Immunoadsorption Therapy Effective in E. coli-Induced HUS
Immunoadsorption effective, safe for neurological complications of hemolytic uremic syndrome
Tuesday, September 06, 2011

Increase in Child/Young Adult Stroke Hospitalization Rate
Increase seen from 1995 to 2008 for 5 to 44 year olds, except females aged 5 to 14 years
Tuesday, September 06, 2011

Cases of Transfusion-Linked Babesiosis in U.S. Described
Not limited to endemic states, seasons; most cases tied to red blood cell components
Tuesday, September 06, 2011

Temp Staff Errors More Harmful Than Those of Permanent Staff
Medication errors by temporary staff more likely to be life-threatening or harmful
Monday, September 05, 2011

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

Traumatic Brain Injury Deaths Tied to Life Support Removal
Majority of deaths linked to life-support withdrawal, with variation between medical centers
Thursday, September 01, 2011

CPR Pre-Heart Rhythm Analysis Does Not Affect Outcomes
And use of active impedance threshold device during CPR in cardiac arrest does not improve survival
Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Composition of ICU Team Affects Professional Burnout
Having an increased proportion of female nurses on the team linked to decreased burnout risk
Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Pediatric Window-Fall-Related Head Injuries Analyzed
Children below 4 years, those landing on hard surfaces sustain more fall-related head injuries
Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Increasing BMI Ups Atonic Uterus Hemorrhage Risk
But no association between obesity and risk of postpartum hemorrhage with retained placenta
Tuesday, August 30, 2011

AAP, CPS Oppose Boxing for Children and Adolescents
Doctors should oppose boxing; encourage sports which don't involve blows to the head
Tuesday, August 30, 2011

ESC: Addition of IABC to PCI Doesn't Reduce Infarct Size
Intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation plus primary PCI does not reduce infarct size more than PCI
Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Drug-Eluting Stents Better for Saphenous Vein Graft Lesions
Better clinical, angiographic outcomes with drug-eluting versus bare-metal stents one year later
Monday, August 29, 2011

ESC: Preventive Drug Use Tied to Country's Economic Status
Preventive drug use in cardiovascular disease varies with country's economic status
Monday, August 29, 2011

Apixaban Superior to Warfarin for Stroke Prevention in A-Fib
Apixaban reduces stroke risk, embolism, bleeding, and mortality in patients with atrial fibrillation
Monday, August 29, 2011

Colchicine Safe, Effective Adjunct in Recurrent Pericarditis
Data reveals drug safe and effective for secondary prevention of recurrent pericarditis
Monday, August 29, 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

Extended-Release Opioid Pain Medication Approved
Nucynta ER sanctioned for chronic pain in adults
Friday, August 26, 2011

Higher 90-Day Mortality in New Jersey Weekend Stroke Admits
But no difference in 90-day mortality in comprehensive stroke centers
Friday, August 26, 2011

Expedited Partner Therapy Use Benefits Gonorrhea, Chlamydia
In states where expedited partner therapy is not legal, practitioners should advocate for legality
Friday, August 26, 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

Early Plasma Exchange Tied to Improved Course of HUS
Beneficial for adults with hemolytic uremic syndrome caused by E. coli O104:H4
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

Occipital Padding Maintains Neutral Spine Alignment
In the event of football helmet removal, occipital padding maintains cervical spine alignment
Thursday, August 25, 2011

Azithromycin Decreases COPD Exacerbation Frequency
Daily azithromycin for one year reduces COPD exacerbations in selected patients
Wednesday, August 24, 2011

CDC: Two Salmonella Outbreaks Investigated
Salmonella Altona and Salmonella Johannesburg linked to one mail-order hatchery
Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Hospitalization Ups Unintentional Discontinuation of Meds
Discontinuation of medications higher in patients with ICU admissions than in non-ICU admissions
Tuesday, August 23, 2011

U.S. Door-To-Balloon Time Shortens From 2005 to 2010
Decrease in time from hospital arrival to mechanical reperfusion for MI patients in the U.S.
Tuesday, August 23, 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

CDC: Lower Socioeconomic Status Tied to Higher HIV Rate
Less than a high school degree, unemployment, and incomes at poverty level tied to higher HIV
Thursday, August 11, 2011

Familial Factors Predict VTE in Unaffected Siblings
Familial risks are significantly increased from ages 10 to 69, but absolute risk decreases with age
Tuesday, August 09, 2011

More Neurology Residents Comfortable Using tPA for Stroke
Residents' experience, comfort using tPA to treat acute ischemic stroke increased from 2000 to 2010
Monday, August 08, 2011

Certain Suicidal Behaviors Differ for Early, Late Teens
But medicine ingestion is the most frequent method for all teens on antidepressant medication
Monday, August 08, 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

Antidepressant Prescriptions for Non-Psych Disorders Up
Non-psychiatrists' antidepressant prescriptions without psych diagnosis rise from 1996 to 2007
Friday, August 05, 2011

APA: Suicidal Thoughts Common Among U.S. Student Veterans
Nearly half the student veterans thought about suicide, with 20 percent having a suicide plan
Thursday, August 04, 2011

CDC: Age Range Expanded for Meningococcal Vaccine
Report reveals that two licensed meningococcal conjugate vaccines likely interchangeable
Thursday, August 04, 2011

Teens Who Misuse Controlled Meds More Likely to Abuse Drugs
Among teens who take controlled meds, 22 percent report misuse, including intentionally getting high
Thursday, August 04, 2011

Specific Criteria Beat DSM-IV in ID of Bipolar in Major Depression
Use of bipolarity-specifier criteria is valid; identifies more cases than DSM-IV-TR criteria
Wednesday, August 03, 2011

High Doses of Zinc Found to Reduce Common Cold Duration
Daily use of lozenges with more than 75 mg zinc acetate reduces cold duration by 42 percent
Wednesday, August 03, 2011

Oseltamivir-Resistant Pandemic H1N1 2009 Virus Emerging
Immunosuppressed patients at particular risk for oseltamivir-resistant pandemic H1N1 2009 virus
Wednesday, August 03, 2011

High Risk of Adverse Outcomes Tied to SSRI Use in Elderly
Increased risk with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, other drugs than tricyclic antidepressants
Wednesday, August 03, 2011

Gender-Based Violence Tied to Women's Mental Health Disorders
Women who experience three or more types of GBV have increased mental, mood, substance use disorders
Tuesday, August 02, 2011

Infrastructure Tied to Most U.K. Obesity-Related Safety Events
But majority of obesity-associated safety incidents in U.K. are classified as low or no harm
Monday, August 01, 2011

CDC: U.S. Cholera Cases Linked to Hispaniola Epidemic
Cases in the U.S. linked to travel to Hispaniola or with consumption of seafood from Haiti
Friday, July 29, 2011

CDC: Nonfatal Sports and Recreation Heat Illness Studied
Incidence highest in males and those aged 15 to 19 years; 7.1 percent hospitalized
Thursday, July 28, 2011

HbA1c Identifies Diabetes, Prediabetes in Acute Care
Optimum screening cut-offs for HbA1c in emergency setting similar to outpatient care
Thursday, July 28, 2011

Hemolysis Products Impair Nitric Oxide Function on Infusion
Rat study demonstrates vasoconstriction after infusion of plasma from stored red blood cell units
Monday, July 25, 2011

FDA: Dronedarone Tied to Cardiovascular Events, Death
PALLAS study stopped due to higher risk of cardiovascular events and deaths in those taking drug
Friday, July 22, 2011

Being Married Linked to Earlier Care After Chest Pain
Married men, but not women, are significantly more likely to seek care after MI with chest pain
Friday, July 22, 2011

Disrupted Thalamic MRI Patterns in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Resting-state MRI patterns show increased thalamic resting-state networks, reduced symmetry
Thursday, July 21, 2011

CDC: Severe Hearing Loss in Military Veterans Studied
Data reveal prevalence of severe hearing loss higher among veterans than nonveterans
Thursday, July 21, 2011

AHA: Animal Studies Link ATP to Heart Function Recovery
Increasing ATP by ribose infusion improves diastolic compliance and left ventricular function after stress
Thursday, July 21, 2011

Medical Students Support Right to Conscientious Objection
Nearly half of medical students believe in right to conscientiously object to any procedure
Thursday, July 21, 2011

FDA Approves Vaccine for 2011/2012 Influenza Season
Formulation will be used by the six manufacturers licensed to manufacture, distribute in U.S.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Increased Mortality for Isolated Rural Patients With COPD
Patients living in isolated rural areas have higher COPD-exacerbated 30-day mortality
Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Low Health Literacy Linked to Poorer Health Outcomes
Limited health literacy correlated with more hospitalizations and higher use of emergency care
Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Prior Brian Injury in Older Veterans Tied to Dementia Risk
Also, former football players with brain injury at higher risk of cognitive impairment
Monday, July 18, 2011

Children Safer in Car Crashes When Grandparents Driving
Child's risk of injury in crashes with grandparents as drivers is half that of crashes with parent drivers
Monday, July 18, 2011

Clopidogrel, PPIs Linked to MI Risk After PCI
Combined clopidogrel and PPI use doubles MI rates after percutaneous coronary intervention
Friday, July 15, 2011

CDC: Travelers to Haiti at Risk for Dengue Virus Infections
Report reveals 25 percent of travelers returned to U.S. with evidence of recent infection
Thursday, July 14, 2011

Timely Surgery in Traumatic Brain Injury Halves Death Rate
Shorter time from ER arrival to surgery reduces hospital mortality and length of hospital stay
Thursday, July 14, 2011

Boostrix OK'd to Prevent Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis in Seniors
First single vaccine to prevent all 3 diseases in elderly
Monday, July 11, 2011

Increase in Staph Pneumonia in Children Mainly Due to MSRA
From 2001 to 2009, MRSA accounted for 74 percent of cases of SA pneumonia in children
Monday, July 11, 2011

Maternal Vaccination Tied to Fewer Flu Hospitalizations
Infants of vaccinated mothers are 45 to 48 percent less likely to be hospitalized for influenza
Friday, July 08, 2011

Combination Therapy for A-Fib Increases Bleeding Risk
Increase seen in clinically relevant and major bleeding events, no reduction in stroke risk
Friday, July 08, 2011

Nesiritide Has Small, Nonsignificant Effect on Dyspnea
Nesiritide use not linked to changes in rate of deaths or rehospitalization
Wednesday, July 06, 2011

Stroke Burden Shows Substantial Global Variation
Stroke mortality and disease burden exceeds ischemic heart disease burden in poor countries
Wednesday, July 06, 2011

High Risk of Rereport in Child Abuse Cases
Rereports higher in children with behavioral problems and families with lower income
Wednesday, July 06, 2011

Sudden Unexpected Death Risk Higher in Epilepsy
Controlling tonic-clonic seizures can minimize the risk of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy
Wednesday, July 06, 2011

Fewer Clinical Capabilities in Critical Access Rural Hospitals
Rural CAHs have fewer clinical capabilities, poorer performance, and higher mortality rates
Tuesday, July 05, 2011

Increasing Incidence of U.S. In-Hospital Cardiac Arrests
Approximately 200,000 treated for in-hospital cardiac arrest annually in the United States
Tuesday, July 05, 2011

Memory Blackouts Predictive of Alcohol-Related Injury
Dose-response relationship between number of memory blackouts, odds of alcohol-related injury
Monday, July 04, 2011

Underage Men Drink More During Holiday Weekend
Emergency department visits by young men increase over the July fourth weekend
Friday, July 01, 2011

Bottles of Tylenol Recalled
Product being recalled due to uncharacteristic odor
Thursday, June 30, 2011

Black Patients Have Slower Transfer for Revascularization
Black patients have a significantly slower transfer time to a revascularization hospital after AMI
Thursday, June 30, 2011

E-Alerts Found to Help Prevent Thromboembolism
Electronic alerts reduce the incidence, cost of venous thromboembolism in hospitalized patients
Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Integrated Care Linked to Lower Door-In-Door-Out Time
Emergency medical services tied to reduced treatment time in STEMI patients needing transfer
Wednesday, June 29, 2011

U.S. Territories Have Higher Mortality Rates Than States
Hospitals in territories have increased 30-day readmission rates for AMI and pneumonia
Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Normal CT Scan Tied to Favorable Head Trauma Result
Low risk of neurosurgical intervention for children with normal CT scan after minor head trauma
Monday, June 27, 2011

Induction of Labor May Not Raise Emergency Cesarean Risk
From week 39 onward, C-section rates not different in women with induced and later spontaneous labor
Monday, June 27, 2011

Glow Gel Enhances Hand-Washing Ability in Children
The use of glow gel improves hand washing even without specific hand hygiene education
Friday, June 24, 2011

Longer Peri- and Preshock Pauses Linked to Poor Survival
Longer pauses tied to reduced survival for patients with cardiac arrest in a shockable rhythm
Tuesday, June 21, 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

Portable Pools May Pose Submersion Risk for Children
Majority of cases involve boys, children younger than 5 years, and happen in a child's own yard
Monday, June 20, 2011

Anonymized Information May Decrease Violence Injuries
Data sharing may reduce violence-related hospital admission and wounding, but not minor violence
Friday, June 17, 2011

New Meningococcal A Conjugate Vaccine Is Effective
New vaccine elicits stronger group A antibody response than polysaccharide reference vaccine
Wednesday, June 15, 2011

New Rotavirus Vaccine Reduces Cases of Infant Diarrhea
Moderately increased risk of intussusception following RV1 vaccination
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

ARM: Ambulance Diversion May Increase Heart Attack Deaths
Cardiac mortality upped on days when nearest ER on prolonged ambulance diversion
Monday, June 13, 2011

Despite Psychiatric Care, Youths Continue to Visit ERs
Most youths who present to psychiatric pediatric ERs have an outpatient mental health provider
Thursday, June 09, 2011

NSAID Use Linked to Increased Venous Thromboembolism Risk
Increased risks for VTE, unprovoked VTE, deep venous thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism
Wednesday, June 08, 2011

Appendectomy, Tonsillectomy May Increase AMI Risk
Higher myocardial infarction risk in those who undergo appendectomy, tonsillectomy before age 20
Friday, June 03, 2011

More Strokes Treated With Thrombolytics in the U.S.
Use of thrombolytics for stroke treatment approximately doubled between 2005 and 2009
Friday, June 03, 2011

ER Waiting Times Linked to Higher Adverse Events Risk
No increased risk of adverse events for patients who leave without being seen
Thursday, June 02, 2011

Hospital Volume May Affect Surgical Mortality Rate
Increasing hospital volume contributes to decreased mortality for certain procedures
Wednesday, June 01, 2011

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

Team Communication Vital to Avoid Health Care Errors
Inconsistent information and incorrect monitoring also identified as causes of near misses
Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Education Increases Support for Family-Witnessed CPR
Prior experience of family-witnessed resuscitation identified as strongest variable of support
Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Racial and Ethnic Disparities Exist in U.S. Stroke Care
Disparities affected by language and cultural barriers, socioeconomic status, insurance status
Monday, May 30, 2011

Most Intracerebral Hemorrhage Patients Develop Anemia
Packed red blood cell transfusion linked with improved outcome for intracerebral hemorrhage
Friday, May 27, 2011

Majority of U.K. Hospitals Offer Child Head Trauma Care
But most child ER visits are to hospitals that lack on-site care for critically ill children
Friday, May 27, 2011

Pediatric Medical Emergencies Increase in the U.K.
Presenting problems are similar to 10 years ago, except for fewer with breathing difficulties
Thursday, May 26, 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

More Scans for Back Pain by Doctors Who Bill for MRI
Having an MRI increases likelihood of surgery in orthopedic patients with low back pain
Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Vascular Disease May Increase Stroke or Death Risk in A-Fib
Vascular disease independently tied to stroke or death risk in patients with atrial fibrillation
Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Child's Access to Dental Care Tied to Insurance Provider
Medicaid beneficiaries less likely to get urgent appointment than those with private insurance
Tuesday, May 24, 2011

End-of-Life Cancer Care Differs in the U.S. and Canada
Rates of chemotherapy use are higher, but fewer hospitalizations in U.S. patients
Monday, May 23, 2011

Type II Odontoid Fractures May Up Elderly Mortality Risk
Surgical intervention may offer a protective benefit in patients aged 65 to 74 years
Monday, May 23, 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

FDA: SimplyThick Should Not Be Used in Premature Infants
Product possibly linked to necrotizing enterocolitis in some infants
Monday, May 23, 2011

Nurses Working Overtime May Increase Post-Discharge Costs
More non-overtime nursing care improves discharge preparation and decreases ER use, costs
Friday, May 20, 2011

Violent Death Rates for Infants, Children Have Dropped
Violent death rates for adolescent males have risen, but are stable for females
Thursday, May 19, 2011

Decrease in Number of Hospital Emergency Departments
Location in a competitive market, safety-net status, low profit margin associated with closure
Tuesday, May 17, 2011

APA: Psychiatric Emergency Department Visits Up in Elderly
Length of hospital stay also found to be longer in elderly than younger patients
Tuesday, May 17, 2011

QCOR: Decrease in Hospital Admissions From 1998 to 2008
Greater decline in the proportion and number of hospitalizations for cardiac conditions
Friday, May 13, 2011

QCOR: Inability to Understand English Delays MI Treatment
Symptom onset to presentation time significantly longer in patients who do not speak English
Friday, May 13, 2011

Firearm Homicide Rates Higher in Metropolitan Areas
And rate in youths usually higher than all-ages rate; suicide rate often lower in cities
Thursday, May 12, 2011

Poor Cardiovascular Outcomes for U.S. Women
Women less likely than men to have cardiac surgical interventions and less likely to survive
Thursday, May 12, 2011

FDA: Defibtech Lifeline and ReviveR Defibrillators Recalled
Defibrillators using software version 2.004 or earlier may cause the device to cancel shock
Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Neonatal Vitamin D Deficiency Tied to Respiratory Disease
Routine vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy may prevent RSV during infancy
Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Exogenous Estrogen Use Linked to Cerebral Aneurysms
Lower rate of oral contraceptive use or hormone replacement therapy tied to cerebral aneurysm
Wednesday, May 11, 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

NSAIDs May Increase Cardio Risk in MI Patients
In patients with MI, NSAIDs may increase the risk of MI, death during the course of treatment
Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Observing Children With Head Injury Reduces CT Scan Use
Clinically important traumatic brain injury rate similar in observed and non-observed children
Monday, May 09, 2011

HRS: ECG May Predict Sudden Cardiac Death Risk in Youth
ECG changes linked with risk of sudden cardiac death present in 2.16 percent of students screened
Friday, May 06, 2011

HRS: Survival High in Cardiac Arrest at Exercise Facilities
Rate of survival is high for events occurring at both traditional and alternative exercise sites
Friday, May 06, 2011

HRS: Low Risk of Headphone Interference With Pacemakers
No interference seen when headphones are at a distance of more than 2 cm from pacemaker
Thursday, May 05, 2011

Aneurysmal Rupture Triggers Include Drinking Coffee
Highest population-attributable risks seen for coffee consumption and vigorous physical exercise
Thursday, May 05, 2011

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

Lot of Warfarin Tablets Recalled
One tablet found to have more active ingredient than expected
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

Nearly One in 10 Infants Given Supplements and Teas
Maternal herbal use, longer breast-feeding, and being Hispanic linked with use of teas
Tuesday, May 03, 2011

Mortality Drops Despite Lack of Emergency Medical Team
Researchers question the limitations of before-and-after studies
Tuesday, May 03, 2011

PAS: Pharmacies Often Give Infants Overdose Amounts
Infants, toddlers routinely receive higher amounts of prescription drugs than they should
Monday, May 02, 2011

Young Americans Do Not Consider Stroke Health Threat
Most young Americans want to live to old age but don't believe in adopting healthy behaviors now
Monday, May 02, 2011

Fractures Seen in Older Levothyroxine Users
Researchers find dose-response relationship in those aged 70 or older taking the drug
Friday, April 29, 2011

CDC: Injuries Cause More Missed Days in Older Workers
Older workers have similar or lower rates of injury than younger workers but take more time off
Thursday, April 28, 2011

Infarct Size Varies According to Time of Day
Significantly larger ST-segment elevation myocardial infarctions occur in the morning
Thursday, April 28, 2011

Low-Dose Aspirin Affects Post-Surgery Blood Drainage
Increased blood drainage, complications in patients who stop taking aspirin a week pre-surgery
Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Lung Problems Common During and After Natural Disasters
Disaster response teams should be aware of the lung problems and be prepared to manage them
Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Post-Vietnam-Era Vets Have Highest Substance Use Rate
Veterans diagnosed with serious mental illness more likely to have substance use disorder
Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Specialist Transfer to Patients With MI Improves Outcome
Transfer of specialists to patients makes balloon angioplasty within 90 minutes of MI possible
Wednesday, April 27, 2011

More MI Treatments Tied to Decreased Mortality in Sweden
Patients with STEMI have reduced mortality linked to increased use of evidence-based treatments
Tuesday, April 26, 2011

ACC/AHA Issue Blood Pressure Control Guidelines for Elderly
Aim is to help practitioners control hypertension in older adults and reduce risks for it
Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Studies Add to Evidence on Clot Risk Tied to Contraceptives
Formulations with drospirenone linked to higher risk of clots than those with levonorgestrel
Friday, April 22, 2011

Depression After Traumatic Brain Injury Common
But little evidence available to guide decision making in treatment
Thursday, April 21, 2011

Researchers Review Risks Tied to Nuclear Accidents
Review outlines short- and long-term risks of radiation exposure after nuclear reactor accident
Thursday, April 21, 2011

Uremic Patients Risk Spinal Surgery Complications
Higher complication rate emphasizes need for attention to pre-, peri-, and postsurgical care
Wednesday, April 20, 2011

More Than Five Million Youth Treated for Football Injuries
Significant increase in the annual number of football-related injuries from 1990 to 2007
Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Low-Cost Thromboprophylaxis by Electronic Alerts Effective
Both incidence and cost of treating venous thromboembolism may be reduced by e-alerts
Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Perioperative MI Common and Usually Asymptomatic
Mortality rates elevated and similar in those who have a perioperative myocardial infarction
Wednesday, April 20, 2011

New Test Effective for Detection of Tuberculosis
Test for Mycobacterium tuberculosis, rifampicin resistance shows high sensitivity and specificity
Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Airway Exam Rare in Infants With Life-Threatening Events
Need for otolaryngologic surgical intervention also quite uncommon
Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Do-Not-Resuscitate Order Linked to Increased Surgical Mortality
Increased complications, longer hospital stay in patients with do-not-resuscitate orders
Monday, April 18, 2011

Injecting Facility Reduces Illicit Drug Use Overdose Deaths
Mortality rate from drug overdoses falls after supervised injecting facility opens
Monday, April 18, 2011

Insulin Resistance Linked to Increased Preeclampsia Risk
Nulliparous women with preeclampsia have higher insulin resistance than normotensive controls
Monday, April 18, 2011

Stroke Outcomes Similar in Children and Young Adults
Cause of stroke differs; severity is similar and predicts outcome in children and young adults
Friday, April 15, 2011

Geneva Score Prognostic in Patients Ruled Out for PE
Patients assessed to have low clinical probability of pulmonary embolism have better prognosis
Friday, April 15, 2011

Neighborhood Social Cohesion May Reduce Stroke Mortality
Protective effect of neighborhood cohesion seen in whites, but not blacks
Friday, April 15, 2011

Less Fast Food Eaten After Acute Myocardial Infarction
Specific populations still consume fast food frequently, regardless of dietary counseling
Thursday, April 14, 2011

Anesthesia Complications Twice As Likely in Obese
Airway management events more likely to occur in the intensive care unit, emergency department
Thursday, April 14, 2011

Incidence of and Hospitalization for Dengue Fever Escalate
International travel and increased global incidence affect U.S. rates of tropical diseases
Thursday, April 14, 2011

AANS: Non-Accidental Head Traumas Up in Recession
Non-accidental head traumas in infants doubled from non-recession to recession periods
Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Fixed-Dose Combos Equally Effective in TB Treatment
Drug combination does not demonstrate full noninferiority, but has potential advantages
Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Glucose Variability Has No Cardio Protective Role
Modest decrease in intraday glucose variability does not affect secondary cardiovascular events
Tuesday, April 12, 2011

FDA OKs Rapid Test to Spot C. difficile Infection
Detects toxin gene sequences associated with the epidemic 027/NAP1/BI strain of the bacterium
Friday, April 08, 2011

Virtual Reality Improves Stroke Patients' Motor Skills
Observational studies show improvements in arm motor impairment and motor function
Friday, April 08, 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

Partner Violence Victims Not Identified in Emergency Room
Only a minority of victims are evaluated for safety and referred for intervention
Thursday, April 07, 2011

Respiratory Distress Syndrome Tied to Long-Term Problems
Five years after discharge, many ARDS survivors have physical, psychological issues
Wednesday, April 06, 2011

Reduced Mortality in Very Elderly Heart Failure Patients
Thirty-day all-cause readmissions in very elderly heart failure patients remain unchanged
Wednesday, April 06, 2011

Increase in Pediatric CT Scans in Emergency Departments
Appropriate interpretation necessary as majority of scans done in nonpediatric facilities
Wednesday, April 06, 2011

Non-Communicable Diseases Present a Global Health Crisis
Implementation of priority interventions would reduce global death rates by 2 percent per year
Wednesday, April 06, 2011

Alteration in Health Outcomes Post Estrogen Therapy
Reduced risk of breast cancer persists after cessation of conjugated equine estrogen therapy
Tuesday, April 05, 2011

Sudden Death Among Athletes Higher Than Formerly Reported
Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading medical cause of death during sport in student athletes
Tuesday, April 05, 2011

High-Impact Activities Increase Fracture Risk in Girls
Basketball, running, gymnastics, or cheerleading predict stress fractures in adolescent girls
Tuesday, April 05, 2011

Autoimmune Diseases Number Two Cause of Chronic Illness
Major burden on all U.S. health care costs, patient expenses, and loss of earnings
Friday, April 01, 2011

Areas With More Surgeons Have Fewer Car Crash Deaths
Study highlights need for treating surgery as primary care, developing inclusive surgical systems
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

Discharge to Skilled Nursing Facilities Linked to Death
Death and rehospitalization rates high in heart failure patients discharged to these facilities
Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Four-Dose Rabies Prevention Vaccine Schedule Endorsed
American Academy of Pediatrics accepts new recommendations for postexposure vaccine
Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Decline Seen in Global Youth Mortality Over Last 50 Years
Smaller decline seen for young men aged 15 to 24, with injury being the main cause of deaths
Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Tuberculosis Rates in United States at All-Time Low
But the country still falls short of goal of less than 0.1 case per 100,000 population
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

Rapid Assessment Identifies Low-Risk Chest Pain Patients
Two-hour protocol may identify those suitable for early discharge
Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Hydrocortisone Lowers Risk of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
Intravenous hydrocortisone lowers the risk of hospital-acquired pneumonia in trauma patients
Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Combination Therapy Given to Elderly Without Indications
Renal dysfunction more likely in patients given ACE inhibitor and angiotensin-receptor blocker
Monday, March 21, 2011

Group B Strep Still Main Cause of Neonatal Meningitis
Escherichia coli is most common cause of bacterial meningitis in preterm infants
Monday, March 21, 2011

AAP Updates Recommendations on Car Seat Use
Panel recommends rear-facing seats until 2 years of age or maximum height and weight
Monday, March 21, 2011

Up to a Fifth of ER Patients Leave Without Being Seen
More leave without being seen in emergency departments treating low-income patients
Friday, March 18, 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

Short Nurse Staffing Linked to Higher Patient Mortality
More deaths seen when shifts fall eight or more hours below target
Wednesday, March 16, 2011

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

Fever Not Tied to Influenza Virus Shedding Duration
Despite CDC recommendations, influenza virus is still shed 24 hours after the fever subsides
Wednesday, March 16, 2011

U.S. Death Rate Reaches All-Time Low
In 2009, death rate hits 741 per 100,000 population, a 2.3 percent decline
Wednesday, March 16, 2011

More Cholera Cases and Deaths Expected in Haiti
Clean water, vaccinations, better antibiotic distribution could reduce cholera cases and deaths
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

Drug-Related Poisonings Highest in Young Children
Poisonings with suicidal intent seen most often in young women
Monday, March 14, 2011

Long-Term Increase in Death Rates After Head Injury
Young adults have increased mortality more than a year after even mild injury
Friday, March 11, 2011

Heart Rate Turbulence Risk Factor for Cardiac Mortality
Abnormal heart rate turbulence onset and slope tied to cardiac mortality in low-risk patients
Friday, March 11, 2011

Coffee Consumption Linked to Lower Stroke Risk in Women
No dose-response relationship seen between coffee consumption and stroke risk
Friday, March 11, 2011

HealthGrades Finds Rates of Patient Safety Events Vary
Patients have 46 percent lower risk of safety error in top versus bottom-ranking hospitals
Wednesday, March 09, 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

Brief CPR Education of Laypersons Proves Beneficial
Laypersons exposed to Hands-Only CPR videos more likely to attempt CPR, have better skills
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

Post-Hospitalization Mortality High in Trauma Patients
Discharge to skilled nursing facility is a strong predictor of mortality
Tuesday, March 08, 2011

FDA: Adverse Events Tied to Kaletra in Preterm Infants
FDA revises label to include new warning outlining serious event risk in premature babies
Tuesday, March 08, 2011

Majority of Pediatric Burn Admissions Due to Scalding
Annual 2.3 percent decrease in hospitalization rate for children under 5 in Western Australia
Tuesday, March 08, 2011

Atrial Fibrillation Tied to Higher Incidence of Dementia
Stroke patients who have atrial fibrillation are 2.4 times more likely to develop dementia
Tuesday, March 08, 2011

Abuser's Gender Affects Head Trauma Outcome in Youth
Male perpetrators of abusive head trauma more likely to confess and be convicted
Monday, March 07, 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

Nonmilitary Personnel Have More Non-War-Related Injuries
However, they are more likely than military personnel to return to duty after recovering from such injuries
Friday, March 04, 2011

Majority Identify Need for an Ambulance in an Emergency
Only two of seven scenarios which do not require an ambulance were correctly identified by most
Friday, March 04, 2011

Rule Predicts Ability to Walk After Spinal Cord Injury
New prediction rule gives accurate early prognosis of ability to walk after spinal cord injury
Friday, March 04, 2011

Depression Tied to Lower Priority of Care in Heart Attack
Patients with documented history triaged to longer waits for care
Thursday, March 03, 2011

Diuretic Has Similar Effect Regardless of Method or Dose
Acute decompensated heart failure patients respond about the same
Thursday, March 03, 2011

FDA: Proton Pump Inhibitors Tied to Hypomagnesemia
Low serum magnesium levels may occur when the drugs are taken for prolonged periods of time
Wednesday, March 02, 2011

Inhaled Nitric Oxide Does Not Shorten Sickle Cell Crisis
Inhaled nitric oxide gas does not reduce the duration of vaso-occlusive pain crisis
Wednesday, March 02, 2011

Risk of Death From Heart Attacks Not Linked to Gender
After adjusting for age and comorbidity, female gender is no longer associated with mortality
Tuesday, March 01, 2011

Helmets Protect Motorcyclists From Cervical Spine Injury
Riders are 20 percent less likely to suffer cervical spine injury if wearing a helmet
Tuesday, March 01, 2011

Early Appendectomy Favored in Youths
Those who have surgery weeks after appendix rupture spend more time away from activities
Thursday, February 24, 2011

Air Pollution Is Important Trigger of Heart Attacks
Researchers find it triggers about as many heart attacks as physical exertion, alcohol intake
Thursday, February 24, 2011

Stent Thrombosis Most Likely to Occur in Early Morning
Coronary artery stent thrombosis happens mainly around 7:00 a.m., and during the summer
Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Multiple Concussions in Youth Tied to Various Issues
Those who have had at least two concussions likely to have cognitive, physical, sleep problems
Monday, February 21, 2011

Considerable Lack of Test Result Follow-Up in Hospitals
Wide variation in the proportion of test result follow-up in emergency departments
Monday, February 21, 2011

Warfarin Lot Being Recalled Due to Mislabeled Bottle
One bottle was labeled as 3 mg tablets but contained 10 mg tablets
Friday, February 18, 2011

Number of Pediatric Injuries Involving Cribs Fairly High
Most injuries involve falls; soft-tissue injury is most common diagnosis
Thursday, February 17, 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

Cardiac Resynchronization Aids Less Symptomatic Patients
Reduces heart failure morbidity and mortality, regardless of symptom severity
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

New Drug Offers Alternative to Warfarin
Dabigatran effective in prevention of blood clots for patients with atrial fibrillation
Monday, February 14, 2011

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

Undefined Liver Failure Linked to Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen toxicity may be responsible for some cases of unspecified liver failure
Monday, February 14, 2011

High Energy Drink Consumption by Teens Worrisome
Nearly half of all caffeine overdoses in U.S. occur among youth under age 19
Monday, February 14, 2011

ASA: Acute Stroke Patients May Not Benefit From Candesartan
Drug not effective in patients with acute stroke and hypertension and may even be harmful
Friday, February 11, 2011

ASA: Most Don't Receive Timely Dose of Clot-Busting Drug
Tissue plasminogen activator usually not given within 60 minutes despite improved survival
Friday, February 11, 2011

Enteric Sickness in Schools Often Has Foodborne Source
Majority of outbreaks have a bacterial etiology
Friday, February 11, 2011

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

ASA: Stroke Hospitalizations Rising in Young
Rate of acute ischemic stroke hospitalizations up in those aged 5 to 44 years but down in older adults
Wednesday, February 09, 2011

Errors in Hospital Analgesia Prescriptions Nearly 3 in 1,000
Prescription error rate more than double in pediatric population
Wednesday, February 09, 2011

Incidence of ST-Segment Elevation MI Decreasing
Long-term outcomes after acute myocardial infarction also improving
Friday, February 04, 2011

Stroke-Related Mortality Lower for Blacks Than Whites
Blacks more likely to get life-sustaining interventions, less likely to be discharged to hospice
Friday, February 04, 2011

Improved Care Needed for Elderly in Trauma Centers
Outcome-based review identifies trauma centers that provide above-average care for the elderly
Friday, February 04, 2011

Focus Groups Help Prevent Emergency Department Violence
Stakeholder input about workplace violence is critical in planning prevention programs
Thursday, February 03, 2011

Long Febrile Seizures Linked to Developmental Delays
Ten-minute duration should divide between simple and complex febrile seizures
Monday, January 31, 2011

Heart Failure Patients in General Wards Have Worse Prognosis
Heart failure patients in general wards twice as likely to die as those in cardiac wards
Thursday, January 27, 2011

Research Implementation Barriers for Nurses Revealed
Emergency nurses motivated to use research but are prevented by unit, institution-level barriers
Thursday, January 27, 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

Contrast-Stress Echocardiography Predicts Coronary Syndromes
Exercise-electrocardiography not as useful among those with nondiagnostic EKG, normal troponins
Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Extra Implanted Defibrillator Shocks Raise Mortality
Inappropriate shocks more common with atrial fibrillation and patients younger than 70 years
Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Repeated Acetaminophen Can Cause Infant Liver Failure
In case study, intravenous N-acetylcysteine therapy improved child's clinical condition
Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Metrics Proposed to Monitor Care at Stroke Centers
Uniform data collection to help improve quality of care may lead to national care standards
Friday, January 14, 2011

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

FDA Limits Acetaminophen in Combo Prescription Products
Sets 325 mg maximum in order to lower risk of liver toxicity; also requesting boxed warning
Thursday, January 13, 2011

High Cost of Hospitalization for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Ambulatory treatment is more cost-effective for teens with pelvic inflammatory disease
Thursday, January 13, 2011

Bottle Rockets Tied to Significant Ocular Injuries
Study finds significant injuries in children and adolescents, including permanent loss of vision
Wednesday, January 12, 2011

FDA Warns of Morphine Sulfate Oral Solution Overdose
100 mg per 5 mL product ordered in mg may be mistakenly interchanged for mL of the product
Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Obesity Prevalent Among 2009 H1N1-Infected Californians
Extreme obesity tied to a higher risk of death for 2009 H1N1 patients
Tuesday, January 11, 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

For Teen Athletes, Concussion Symptoms Differ by Gender
Boys have more cognitive symptoms; girls have more somatic symptoms
Monday, January 10, 2011

Prehospital Intravenous Fluids May Harm Trauma Patients
Mortality highest in patients with penetrating injuries, hypotension, or severe head injury
Monday, January 10, 2011

CDC: Self-Reported Seat Belt Use in U.S. Has Risen
Rate higher in states with primary enforcement; nonfatal injuries treated in ERs have fallen
Tuesday, January 04, 2011

Six Lots of Acetadote Injection Voluntarily Recalled
Cumberland issues recall as a precautionary measure; is small potential for particulate matter
Tuesday, January 04, 2011

Hospitalizations Fall After Varicella Vaccination Program
Implementation of one-dose vaccination program in 1995 appears to have decreased hospitalizations
Tuesday, January 04, 2011

Underage Drinking Emergency Room Visits Rise Over Holiday
Report reveals that emergency room visits up 263 percent on New Year's Day in 2009
Friday, December 31, 2010

Pediatric Acute Sinusitis Visit Rates Unchanged
Visits stable after vaccine introduction, but amoxicillin use increased in line with guidelines
Thursday, December 30, 2010

Transfer Time Above Two Hours Not Tied to Adverse Effects
Trauma patient outcomes do not appear to suffer as a result
Thursday, December 23, 2010

Rotavirus Vaccine Linked to Consistent Effect in Children
Drop in pediatric hospitalizations in 2007 to 2008 season was sustained but smaller in next season
Thursday, December 23, 2010

Intervention Addresses Opioid Delivery in Pediatric Fractures
Authors discuss process that leads to faster treatment in children with extremity fractures
Tuesday, December 14, 2010

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

Caffeinated Alcoholic Beverage Consumption Increasing
Use in young adults emerging as a public health issue; paper recommends further research
Wednesday, December 01, 2010

Wide Variation Found in OTC Pediatric Drug Directions
Dosing directions, measuring devices found inconsistent prior to '09 FDA guidelines
Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Patient Attitudes Toward CT Risk Assessed
Most feel cancer risk from CT in emergency department is low; use in diagnosis is important
Tuesday, November 30, 2010

RSNA: Computed Tomography Use in Emergency Room Up
CT use has increased in emergency department at a higher rate than in other clinical settings
Monday, November 29, 2010

Surgery to Remove Ingested Foreign Bodies Safe But Costly
Procedures to remove deliberately ingested items result in minor complications in only a few cases
Friday, November 26, 2010

Patient Harm Found Common, Unchanged in Hospitals
Rate during six-year period in North Carolina didn't drop substantially
Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Thrombolysis Tied to Better Stroke Outcome at All Ages
The treatment appears to improve outcomes even in patients older than 80
Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Adverse Events Down in Infants Following OTC Med Withdrawal
ER visits for adverse events linked to infant cough and cold medications drop by more than half
Monday, November 22, 2010

ASN: Weekend Admissions May Raise ESRD Patients' Risk
Greater mortality risk related to weekend hospital admissions in end-stage renal disease
Friday, November 19, 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

AHA: Single Epoetin Alfa Infusion May Not Help in STEMI
Does not reduce infarct size; increases number of adverse cardiac events
Tuesday, November 16, 2010

AHA: External Defibrillators Don't Offer In-Hospital Benefit
Use in hospitalized patients with cardiac arrest not associated with improved survival
Monday, November 15, 2010

Motorcycle Crashes a Major Cause of Brain Injury in Youths
But youth-specific helmet laws less effective than universal helmet laws at preventing TBI
Monday, November 15, 2010

AHA: In Cardiac Arrest, Ending Care Too Early May Be Deadly
Neurological awakening may begin at day three but not be apparent until day seven
Monday, November 15, 2010

AHA Urges Certification Program for CVD, Stroke Care
AHA Presidential Advisory says program needed to standardize, improve quality of care
Friday, November 12, 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

Early Neurologic Improvement Tied to Good Outcome Later
Ischemic stroke patients undergoing recombinant tissue plasminogen activator perfusion studied
Tuesday, November 09, 2010

Hospital Admission Delay in Non-STEMI Unchanged
Another study finds dramatic door-to-balloon time reduction in STEMI but no mortality impact
Tuesday, November 09, 2010

Very Elderly Women at Risk for Unneeded Catheter Placement
Those aged 80 and older more likely than those 50 and under to receive inappropriate catheter in ER
Wednesday, November 03, 2010

CHEST: Coaches Unprepared to Deal With Asthma Issues
Half of those surveyed could recall at most just one symptom of an athlete having an asthma attack
Tuesday, November 02, 2010

Worse Outcome for Weekend Stroke Admission Confirmed
Case mix more severe on weekends, but adjustment for this factor does not change finding
Monday, November 01, 2010

AAN Releases Statement on Sports-Related Concussion
Stresses that neurologist, other trained physician should be consulted before return to sport
Monday, November 01, 2010

Ankle Sprain Incidence Varies Demographically
Differences noted by race, age, gender, and athletics
Monday, November 01, 2010

CDC Warns Travelers of Cholera Outbreak in Haiti
Those visiting Haiti urged to take precautions to protect themselves from the disease
Friday, October 29, 2010

Left Arm Splints Significantly Degrade Driving
But arm immobilization devices on either right or left appear to worsen driving performance
Friday, October 29, 2010

Red Yeast Rice Supplements Lacking Standardization
Concentration of active ingredient varies widely by product; some contain potential toxin
Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Electronic Tracking Ups Capture of Endoscopy Complications
Complications requiring hospital visit found to be higher than standard reporting estimates
Wednesday, October 27, 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

HealthGrades: Lower Mortality Seen at High-Ranked Hospitals
Patients in five-star hospitals have much lower death risk than those at one-star hospitals
Monday, October 25, 2010

Children Comprise Two-Thirds of ER Visits for Drug Ingestion
In 2008, nearly 70,000 children under 5 treated after accidentally swallowing drugs
Monday, October 25, 2010

New Guidelines for Recurrent Stroke Prevention Published
AHA/ASA updates guidelines to reflect recent findings
Friday, October 22, 2010

Invasive Dental Procedures May Up Vascular Event Risk
Transient risk for myocardial infarction, stroke may be from antiplatelet therapy interruption
Tuesday, October 19, 2010