More Laboratory Tests Performed at Major Teaching Hospitals
More tests per day for bacterial pneumonia, cellulitis at major teaching versus nonteaching hospitals
Soluble Interleukin 2 Receptor IDs Sarcoidosis in Uveitis
sIL-2R has slightly better diagnostic value than ACE for sarcoidosis in patients with uveitis
AHA: Cardiac Troponin I IDs Low Risk of MI, Cardiac Death
In suspected ACS, high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I concentration <5 ng/mL IDs those at low risk
AHA: Program Cuts Heart Failure Readmits But May Up Mortality
Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program tied to drop in heart failure readmissions at 30 days, 1 year
AHA: Sudden Cardiac Death Risk Up for Young With Diabetes
Increased risk seen for both all-cause mortality, sudden cardiac death in young people with diabetes
In ER, Combination of Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen Relieves Pain
No difference in pain reduction for ibuprofen and acetaminophen vs. 3 opioid/acetaminophen combos
Increases in U.S. Health Spending Tied to Health Service Price
Higher spending also linked to population growth and aging, negatively linked to disease incidence
Evidence Scant for Treatment of Cough With the Common Cold
Update recommends against nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents for adults, codeine for children
Delay in Tranexamic Acid Administration Reduces Benefit
Survival benefit decreases by 10 percent for every 15-minute delay in treatment for severe bleeding
Doctors Have Extra Two Weeks to Preview Performance Data
Due to technical issue with Physician Compare, CMS extending time frame for physicians to view data
