Buprenorphine-Naloxone Cost-Effective for Opioid Use Disorder
Treatment costs less than extended-release naltrexone without negative impact on outcomes
2010 to 2014 Saw Increase in Anemia After Hospitalization
Increase not linked to increase in subsequent RBC use, rehospitalization, mortality within six months
Follow-Up Within Seven Days of Heart Failure Discharge Beneficial
One-year mortality and admission lower for patients with follow-up care within seven days of discharge
Risk for Later Suicide Up for Certain Youth Presenting to ED
Hazard ratios significantly increased for self-directed violence after initial visit for epilepsy, seizures
Risk for Zoster Up Before Dx, During Tx of Hematologic Cancer
For solid organ cancers, the risk is greater among those receiving chemotherapy
Pediatricians Have Role in ID’ing Postpartum Depression
Routine screening should be integrated into well-child visits at 1, 2, 4, and 6 months of age
Stethoscopes in ICU Show High Levels of Bacterial Contamination
Highest levels of contamination on practitioner stethoscopes, those in patient rooms
Barbershop Intervention Leads to Reduced BP in Black Men
Barbers promoted follow-up with pharmacists, who prescribed blood pressure medication
Adherence and Intensity of Lipid-Lowering Tx Influence CV Risk
Lowest risk seen for adherent patients receiving high-intensity statin and/or ezetimibe regimen
Some With Type 2 Diabetes Inappropriately Monitoring Blood Glucose
Median of two strips/day used by those taking agents not considered to be risk for causing hypoglycemia
