Long-Acting Erythropoiesis Agents Can Help Save Resources
Findings based upon time costs of preparation and administration per patient
More Than 1 in 10 Patients May Be Overtreated for Diabetes
Study of Medicare patients shows overtreatment for diabetes is rarely deintensified
Thyroid Surgery for Benign Goiters Ups Quality of Life
Quality of life improved after thyroidectomy in patients with nontoxic
nodular goiters
Steroid Injection Betters Hand Function With Carpal Tunnel
Nocturnal wrist splinting also effective, but doesn't improve hand function
Intradiscal Electrothermal Therapy Cost-Effective
Findings based on comparison to femoral ring allograft for discogenic low back pain
UV Exposure May Contribute to Impaired Fat Homeostasis
UV exposure induces specific adipochemokines in SC fat, including C-X-C chemokines, C-C chemokines
Long-Term Weight Loss, T2DM Remission for Roux-en-Y Surgery
Twelve-year follow-up shows durability of weight loss and remission and prevention of type 2 diabetes
Magnesium Levels Tied to Dementia Risk
Both too high and too low of levels tied to increased dementia risk
American Academy of Pediatrics, Sept. 16-19
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference and Exhibition The annual meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics was held from Sept....
Insurer Market Power Lowers Providers’ Prices
Evidence seen for specialists in markets with high provider, insurer concentration
