Doctors May Wait Too Long to Up Rx for Severe Acne
Research suggests many patients staying on antibiotics too long
American College of Chest Physicians, Oct. 24-28
CHEST 2015 The annual meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians was held from Oct. 24 to 28 in Montreal and attracted...
Stewardship Could Improve Appropriate Medical Imaging Use
Stewardship model could guide use to improve clinical outcomes and create value at point of care
Synchronized Prescription Renewal Process Saves Time
Renewing all patient's stable medications for 12 to 15 months can save time and money
Chronic Pain Conditions Cost $32K Per Patient Annually
Outpatient visits (mean of nearly 19 visits per year per patient) primarily drive costs
Middle Finger Length Good Guide for Intubation Depth in Children
Rate of tube placement improved in children using finger- versus age-based method
Three Distinct Subtypes of T2DM Identified
Based on these groupings, physicians can provide more individualized treatment
Face-Lifts Do Not Lead to Improvement in Self-Esteem
Researchers note that sense of self-worth is more complicated than appearance alone
Dry Eye Disease Often Diagnosed in Alopecia Areata
T-cell mediated autoimmunity plays role in etiopathogenesis of alopecia areata, dry eye disease
Continued Therapy Tied to Stable Productivity in Chronic Sinusitis
For patients with refractory chronic rhinosinusitis, productivity remains stable with medical therapy