Guidelines Address PFO Closure for Secondary Stroke Prevention
Institutional requirements, multidisciplinary collaboration, quality measures addressed
Cesarean Delivery May Up Risk for Severe Maternal Morbidity
C-section linked to higher risk, especially among women aged 35 years or older
Guidelines for Asymptomatic Bacteriuria Updated
Screening for, treating ASB not recommended for infants, children, functionally impaired seniors
Best Practices Developed for Diagnosing, Managing MINOCA
Algorithm aims to improve diagnosis, management of MI in absence of coronary artery disease
Reduction in Autism Diagnoses Observed With DSM-5
Use of DSM-5 linked to reductions in diagnosis of ASD, DSM-IV-TR autistic disorder, Asperger
Over-the-Counter Meds Save Health Care System Money
OTC medicines lead to $146 billion in annual clinical and drug cost savings
FDA Approves Mavenclad for Treating Multiple Sclerosis
Treatment indicated for patients with relapsing-remitting, active secondary progressive MS
Discharge, Interhospital Transfer Varies With Insurance Status
Uninsured patients more likely to be discharged, transferred versus privately insured patients
Awake Endoscopic Spinal Fusion Appears to Be Safe, Effective
Minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion without general anesthesia is safe
Doctors Unclear on Legal Obligations in Caring for Patients With Disability
Doctors report having little formal training, have incorrect understanding of care for patients with disability
