Echo Underused During Critical Cardiovascular Hospitalizations
Findings of underuse despite steady growth in use from 2001 to 2011
Tips Presented for Encouraging Treatment Adherence
Broad approach recommended, which includes patient engagement and addressing barriers
January 2016 Briefing – Emergency Medicine
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Emergency Medicine for January 2016. This roundup includes the...
Guidance Issued for Endoscopic Management of Foreign Bodies
Guidelines developed for management of upper gastrointestinal foreign body ingestion
Severe Reaction to Pneumococcal Vaccines in Patients With CAPS
Severe local, inflammatory reaction triggered in those with cryopyrin-associated periodic syndromes
Demand for Medical Office Space High and Increasing
Vacancy rate for medical office buildings 9.5 percent in third quarter of 2015; lowest since 2007
FDA Warns of Lead Poisoning Risk From Cosmetic Clay
Agency tells users of Bentonite Me Baby to stop using product, get checked by their doctor
AMA Highlights Top Four Issues to Promote in State Legislation
Issues include physician-led team-based care, improving patient health, reducing rx drug overdose
Drug Shortages Affecting Emergency Med Up 2008 to 2014
Increases seen in drugs used as direct lifesaving intervention or for high acuity conditions
~1% of Physicians Account for One-Third of Malpractice Claims
A few doctors account for disproportionately large number of paid malpractice claims
