Seven Behaviors Suggested to Improve ‘Art of Medicine’
Seven behaviors promote more consistent practice of interpersonal aspects of medicine
Nutraceuticals Alone or With Ezetimibe Aid in Dyslipidemia
Improvement in lipid profile for nutraceuticals alone or in combo for statin-intolerant patients
Nitrates in Heart Failure May Harm More Than Help
Nitrates reduce activity, quality of life, researchers find
SABCS: β-Blockers, ACEIs May Protect Heart During Chemo
May also lower risk of complications that can interrupt breast cancer treatment
Guidelines Formulated for Arterial Conduits in CABG
Use of arterial grafts should be part of the heart team discussion for determining optimal surgical approach
Pediatric Allergic Disease May Up Cardiovascular Risk
Findings held even after adjustment for obesity
Warfarin + Sulfonylureas May Increase Risk of Hospitalization
Risk found especially high for men aged 65 to 74
Depression Not Uncommon Among Resident Physicians
Grueling medical training may help explain finding
Percentage of Graduates Entering GME Stable Over Past Decade
Despite increase in number of U.S. medical school graduates, no change in GME placement
U.S. Health Care Spending Increased in 2014
Increase in 2014 followed five consecutive years of historically low health care spending
