Guidance Updated for Sedation of Pediatric Patients
Safe sedation needs a systematic approach, including medical supervision, pre-sedation assessment
Few Young Males Receive HIV Testing at Physician Office Visits
HIV test performed at 1.0 percent of visits made by young males; higher rates for blacks, Hispanics
Clopidogrel Plus Aspirin Good for Noncarriers of CYP2C19 Variants
Reduction in risk of new stroke for clopidogrel plus aspirin in those not carrying loss-of-function alleles
Gastric Bypass Cuts Hormonal Responses to Hypoglycemia
Reductions in glucagon, cortisol, catecholamine, and sympathetic nerve responses to hypoglycemia
Ultrasound Findings Can Predict Pancreas Transplant Failure
Absent or reversed arterial Doppler flow linked to subsequent transplant failure
Patients Face High Hospital Bills Despite Having Insurance
Average out-of-pocket fee for privately insured adults topped $1,000 in 2013
Infant Milestones May Indicate Later Adaptive, Cognitive Skills
Early standing could signal better learning and memory skills in preschool years
Many Teens Using Unregulated Supplements to Alter Appearance
Unregulated products can harm health, U.S. pediatricians' group warns
Liraglutide Tops Lixisenatide As Add-On to Metformin in T2DM
Greater reduction in hemoglobin A1c, greater reduction in fasting plasma glucose with liraglutide
Derms Seek Minimally Invasive Rx Mostly From Other Derms
Dermatologists usually have MICP after residency, by experienced physicians in private practice
