Pediatric CT Scan Use Has Declined Over Past Decade
More children are undergoing MRI scans and ultrasounds, which don't carry radiation risks
CDC: Most Contact Lens Wearers Admit Risky Eye Care Behaviors
Old cases, contaminated solution, and sleeping in lenses boost infection risk
Significant Rise in Organic Food Recalls in the United States
Recalls have been driven by bacterial contamination, like salmonella, listeria, hepatitis A
Patient Navigators Tied to Shorter Hospital Stays
Use of patient navigators on general medical service didn't affect readmissions
Two-Thirds of Acute AAA Occur in Those Aged 75 Years and Older
Overall, 96.4 percent of events in men aged younger than 75 years occur in ever smokers
Considerable Variation in Cost of Generic Topical Corticosteroids
Variation in cost seen across potencies, class, and by branded generic or generic product
Report Highlights Ways to Improve Physician Resilience
Recommendations include keeping a gratitude journal, enlisting peer support, learning new things
Case Report of Uterine Artery Pseudoaneurysm After C-Section
Should be considered for patients with postpartum hemorrhage, especially with significant bleeding
Physician Score Cards Cut Resource Use in Pediatric ER
Intervention provides comprehensive physician feedback on practice patterns relative to peers
Risk Factors Can ID Patients More Likely to Be Readmitted
Friday discharge, existing chronic diseases, high number of ER visits are predictors
