Second Opinion Yields Different Diagnosis for 1 in 5 Patients
In study, 21 percent of cases received final diagnoses that were distinctly different than referral diagnoses
ENDO: Corticosteroids Linked to Increased Risk of MetS
CS users had higher odds of metabolic syndrome, increased body mass index compared with nonusers
ENDO: Rx Intervention Restores Normal Ovulation in PCOS
Low-dose combo of spironolactone-pioglitazone-metformin linked to 2.5-fold higher ovulation rate
Physical Activity Independently Predicts Bone Strength in Teens
Sedentary time negatively predicts total area at tibia and radius, cortical porosity at tibia
Variation in Occupational Influenza Vaccination Coverage
Wide variation by state in vaccination coverage among tier 1 and health care personnel groups
Maximum BMI Over 16 Years Ups Risk of All-Cause Death
If BMI was defined as a single measure, there was a significant inverse link for overweight, mortality
Doctors Must Be Wary of HIPAA Violations With Online Reviews
Physicians should keep their replies to patient reviews short and simple
Use of Health Literacy Tools Can Promote Shared Decision Making
Use of universal health literacy precautions toolkit ensures patients can make well-considered decisions
Predictive Low-Glucose Mgmt Cuts Hypoglycemic Events in T1D
PLGM tied to smaller number of hypoglycemic events; increase in time spent >140 mg/dL
Vertical Integration Insurance Products of Higher Quality
Slight increase in percentage of insurance products offered by hospitals, health systems from 2011-2015
