Review: External Nasal Dilator Strips, Nasal Clips Effective
Five and four studies, respectively, support use of external nasal dilator strips, nasal clips
Communication Skills Training Beneficial for Surgery Residents
Positive feedback from residents, patients for program for orthopedic surgery residents
Variation in Workload for Pediatric Residents
High workload residents write 91% more orders, 19% more notes than low workload residents
Anti-Anxiety Medication May Limit Empathetic Behavior
Midazolam-treated rats show less helping behavior than those receiving saline or no injection
Brain Stimulation Could Restore Vision in Glaucoma Patients
Small study found 10 days of electrical stimulation restored some lost vision for some patients
Outpatient Vascular Labs No More Efficient Than Inpatient Labs
General administration time and delay in patient arrival greater in outpatient labs
Mindful Self-Compassion Program Beneficial in Diabetes
Emotional and metabolic benefits with reductions in depression and glycated hemoglobin
Fish, Chicken Meat Are Cross-Reactive Foods
Cross-reactive allergens involved are parvalbumins, enolases, and aldolases
Few Elderly Patients Discuss Driving With Primary Physicians
Seniors more likely to have discussion if they go to geriatric clinic versus general internal medicine clinic
Electronic Cigarettes May Damage Oral Epithelial Cells
Findings suggest a possible increase in the risk of oral disease
