Venovenous Hemodiafiltration Improves Metformin Toxicity
Case report describes treatment of female patient who attempted suicide with metformin overdose
ACG: Diphenhydramine Ups Sedation in Chronic Opioid Users
Improvement in sedation scores for patients using chronic opioids scheduled to undergo colonoscopy
Online Ratings Not Aligned With Objective Quality Measures
In addition, consumer ratings are consistent across platforms for specialist physicians
Most Female Physicians Have Faced Sexist Patient Comments
Sexual harassment by patients can negatively affect physician-patient relationship, quality of care
U.S. M.D. Graduates Make Up Half of New Family Medicine Residents
And increase in first-year family medicine, primary care positions lagging behind specialties
Kneeling Posture Impacts Chest Compressions’ Effectiveness
Efficacy of CPR compressions better in self-adjusted, nearest kneeling postures versus farthest
Bright White Light Therapy Promising for Bipolar Depression
Midday bright light sessions associated with higher remission rate than dim red placebo light treatment
New Screening Tool Can Identify Diabetic Retinopathy
Tool developed for use in high-risk adults in low-income communities in Mexico
ACG: Burnout Reported by About Half of Gastroenterologists
Factors associated with burnout include female sex, spending more hours on domestic chores, child care
ACG: Defecation Posture Modification Device Beneficial
Significant reductions in bowel movement duration, straining patterns and increase in bowel emptiness
