Dermoscopy + Triple Light Source Reliable in ID of Pityriasis Rosea
Classical hanging curtain sign seen in six patients with non-polarized light; in all patients with UV light
Bacteria, Fungi Found in Some Medicinal Marijuana Samples
Man undergoing cancer treatment died from fungal infection thought to come from medical marijuana
ACP Issues Guideline for Treating Acute, Subacute, Chronic LBP
Recommendations state opioids should be last resort for pain
AHA: CVD Expected to Cost U.S. $1.1 Trillion Per Year by 2035
American Heart Association estimates CVD-related disease in nearly half of Americans in <20 years
Orbital Cellulitis Reported After Use of Facial Soft-Tissue Filler
Patient had had soft-tissue filler injection and cheek-lifting cable sutures inserted six years earlier
Medicare Shared Savings Linked to Lower Post-Acute Spending
And, performance is similar on standardized costs for Oregon, Colorado Medicaid ACO models
Access to Naloxone Eased in Louisiana, Utah
Standing orders for naloxone allow it to be dispensed to laypeople without patient-specific prescription
AAP Provides Guidance on Anaphylaxis Emergency Plans
Pediatricians suggest families of at-risk children have written action plan
FDA Issues Safety Alert for Fluid-Filled Intragastric Balloons
Some devices are over-inflating, and some have been linked to acute pancreatitis, agency says
Use of Multiple CNS-Affecting Drugs Increasing Among Seniors
Psychiatrist cautions doctors and patients to consider risks and benefits of each drug