Low-Dose Chlorthalidone Beats HCTZ for Ambulatory BP Control
Reduces mean 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure, while 12.5-mg hydrochlorothiazide does not
Clinical Significance of Varying Degrees of Neutropenia Explored
Dose-dependent correlation for viral infections, hematological malignancies, and mortality
Review: Dabigatran Comparable to Warfarin for Nonvalvular A-Fib
Linked to lower risk of intracranial bleeding, but higher risk of gastrointestinal bleeding
Extended Elevated Recurrence Rates for ER-Positive Breast CA
Elevated recurrence rate during extended follow-up for patients with no axillary involvement, + nodes
Weight Appears to Impact Outcomes Post Lung CA Surgery
Both underweight and very obese had the highest odds for complications
Home Visits May Help Reduce Cardiac Surgery Readmissions
Two visits from cardiac surgery PAs tied to fewer hospital readmissions after surgery
USPSTF Recommends Depression Screening for All Adults
Recommendation applies to adults aged 18 years and older, including pregnant, postpartum women
Possibility for Health Care Legislation Changes in 2016
Bipartisan issues could be on agenda, including elimination of proposed tax on medical devices
Serious Propranolol ADRs Rare in Infantile Hemangioma
Most commonly reported adverse drug reactions were respiratory disorders
Consistent CRC Detection Seen for Fecal Immunochemical Tests
Effectiveness of the test varies between 73 and 78 percent in years two through four
