Maternal Holding With Glucose or Breastfeeding Best Analgesic
Breastfeeding during heel stick tied to bilateral activation of somatomotor, somatosensory cortices
NICU Antibiotic Use Rates Declined From 2013 to 2016
Variance in rates mostly unexplained by proven infections, other clinical indications
Robotic Surgeries Up, but Cost Questions Remain
Study provides cost benchmark to aid future cost-effectiveness evaluations for hospitals
Physician Burnout Rates Vary by Medical Specialty
Nearly half of those in critical care, neurology, family medicine, ob-gyn, internal medicine report burnout
New Bronchoscopic Option Used for Severe Emphysema
First bronchoscopic lung volume reduction using endobronchial valve performed at Temple University
Docs, Consumers Agree on Benefits of Virtual Care
But physician adoption of virtual care technologies is low; few plan to add video visit capability
Southwest Passengers May Have Been Exposed to Measles
Officials say a passenger on four flights was later diagnosed with measles
Influenza Caused Emirates Flight to Be Briefly Quarantined at JFK
New York City health officials say passengers had influenza or other common cold viruses
Physician Assistants Match Medical Residents in ICU Skills
Score in clinical performance in the simulated ICU setting equal for PAs, medical residents
Exposure to Toxic Metals May Up Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Increased risk of CVD, coronary heart disease with exposure to arsenic, lead, cadmium, copper
