Trials Supporting FDA Approval of Breakthrough Drugs Examined
Pivotal trials supporting these approvals often lack randomization, double-blinding, control groups
Adoption of EHR Linked to Reduction in Mortality Rates
0.21-percentage-point reduction in mortality rate per year per function for each new function adopted
eCare Plan Set to Improve Doctor/Pharmacist Relationship
Plan will allow pharmacist documentation to be available via EHRs, easing transfer of information
PM2.5 Contributes to Burden of Diabetes Mellitus Globally
Globally, ambient PM2.5 contributed to about 3.2 million incident cases of diabetes
Physician Burnout Tied to Higher Risk of Medical Errors
Physicians reporting errors were more likely to also report burnout, fatigue, recent suicidal ideation
Gender Bias in Medicine Has Far-Reaching Consequences
Exclusion of women from upper echelons of medicine may have real implications for patient care
Two Regimens Fail to Stop Declines in β-Cell Function
Metformin alone or after insulin no help in youth with new diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance
Virtual Assistants Not HIPAA Compliant
Lawyer recommends physicians should not bring Siri and Alexa to the office
Mothers’ Healthy Lifestyle Tied to Drop in Offspring Obesity
Lower risk of incident obesity for offspring whose moms have healthy BMI, engage in physical activity
Peer-Led Education Helps Physicians Save Time With EHRs
Peer-based education program, based on training implemented in SCPMG, can improve efficiency
