Inpatient Progress Note Content Often Cut and Pasted
About half of the content is pasted from elsewhere by medical students, residents, hospitalists
Next-Generation Metagenomic Sequencing IDs Novel RNA Virus
Novel RNA virus, human hepegivirus-1, identified in cohort of people who inject drugs, have HCV, HIV
Severe Hypoglycemia Rates Have Equilibrated for DCCT Groups
Preceding episode of severe hypoglycemia deemed most powerful predictor of subsequent episodes
Lifespan Up With Adoption of Four Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors
Increased survival times for men, women adopting four healthy behaviors versus none or one behavior
Nurse-Led Psych Intervention Beneficial in Breast Cancer
Participants with high risk of depression reported lower mood disturbance, anxiety, depression
ASCO: Industry Perks Influence Physicians’ Choice of Cancer Rx
Even relatively small payments appear to make a difference, researchers say
ASCO: SWOG Trials Have Had Considerable Impact on Cancer
Estimated 3.34 million life-years gained through 2015 from 23 positive SWOG treatment trials
ASCO: CAR T-Cell Therapy Promising in Multiple Myeloma
Findings from trial of chimeric antigen receptor T cells targeting B-cell maturation protein
Combo of Several Meds at Smaller Doses May Boost HTN Care
Researchers posit smaller doses of several drugs better than standard dose of just one medication
Family Can Improve Timely Detection in Nursing Home Care
Family members notice signs of change in health and inform care staff about these changes
