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Computerized Ordering Tool Cuts Imaging Cardiac Stress Tests
No reduction in use of inappropriate testing after introduction of computerized order entry tool
ASHP: SVP, Injectable Opioid Shortages Threaten Patient Care
98.4 percent of respondents report moderate, severe shortages of morphine, hydromorphone, fentanyl
Recommendations Developed for Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis
Use of at least five drugs recommended for intensive-phase treatment, four drugs for continuation phase
Web-Based Cognitive Therapy Program Effective for Insomnia
Interactive program aims to build better sleep habits, researchers say
Twenty-Five Food Categories Explain 70 Percent of Salt Intake
Most sodium consumed was from food obtained at stores; highest density for foods from restaurants
A Little Jogging Goes a Long Way
Just an hour or two a week confers life-extension benefits, researcher contends
Research Misconduct ID’d by FDA Often Unreported in Literature
Only three of 78 published studies mentioned issues of concern uncovered by FDA
Higher Work Hours Linked to Depressive Symptoms for Interns
Estimated change from baseline in the PHQ-9 score increased with increasing work hours
Once-Daily Triple-Tx Improves Lung Function, HRQoL in COPD
Significantly improved FEV1 and St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire scores
Industry Payments Consistently Linked to Physician Prescribing
Thirty of 36 studies identified a positive association between payments and prescribing in all analyses
