Medical Students Lacking Proficiency in BP Measurements
Among 159 medical students, a mean of 4.1 elements out of 11 were performed properly
Global Climate Change Could Cause Rise in Airway Irritation
Researchers warn about possible increase of Alternaria alternata fungus
New Bill With Tort Reforms Will Protect Iowa Physicians
Reforms include limiting noneconomic damages for intangibles, stronger expert witness standards
Omalizumab Protects Against Early, Late Allergic Responses
Significant reduction in early allergic reaction after 4 weeks, with decrease in FEV1, exhaled nitric oxide
U.S. Leads in Income-Based Health Care Inequalities
More public tolerance for health care inequalities seen in United States than other countries
CDC: High-Deductible Health Plan Use Rising Among Employers
These employees more likely to face financial barriers to care, researchers find
Early Egg Intro May Improve Growth in Young Children
One egg per day linked to increased length-for-age z score and weight-for-age z score in infants
Health System Sees Success With E-Visits Via Patient Portal
Portal offers access to physicians without an office visit for certain common symptoms
Positive Clinical Effects Seen for Placebos Without Deception
Findings based on five studies involving patients with IBS, depression, allergic rhinitis, back pain, ADHD
Grass Pollen SLIT Slows Course of Allergic Rhinitis, Asthma
Tx associated with slower AR progression, less frequent asthma onset, slower asthma progression
