Oral Chemotherapy Parity Laws Offer Some Financial Protection
Decrease in estimated out-of-pocket spending at the 25th, 50th, 75th percentiles; increase at 90th, 95th
AHA: Drinking Coffee May Cut Risk of Heart Failure, Stroke
Each additional cup consumed per week tied to a decrease in risk compared with no coffee intake
Benefits for New Immunoassays for Measuring Aβ42 in CSF
May show improved correlation with mass spectrometry reference measurement procedure
Online CBT Program Beneficial for Depression, Anxiety
But adding internet support group doesn't further improve mental health-related QoL, mood, anxiety
Short PCP Consultation Length Seen Worldwide
In 18 countries, primary care physicians spend five minutes or less with their patients
Drop in Incidence of End-Stage Renal Disease Due to Diabetes
2000 to 2014 saw decrease in incidence of ESRD with diabetes listed as the primary cause
In ER, Combination of Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen Relieves Pain
No difference in pain reduction for ibuprofen and acetaminophen vs. 3 opioid/acetaminophen combos
Increases in U.S. Health Spending Tied to Health Service Price
Higher spending also linked to population growth and aging, negatively linked to disease incidence
Evidence Scant for Treatment of Cough With the Common Cold
Update recommends against nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents for adults, codeine for children
Sodium Oxybate Promising for Parkinson’s, Daytime Sleepiness
Improvements in subjective sleep quality, objectively measured slow-wave sleep duration
