Extended Elevated Recurrence Rates for ER-Positive Breast CA
Elevated recurrence rate during extended follow-up for patients with no axillary involvement, + nodes
Review: Dabigatran Comparable to Warfarin for Nonvalvular A-Fib
Linked to lower risk of intracranial bleeding, but higher risk of gastrointestinal bleeding
Clinical Significance of Varying Degrees of Neutropenia Explored
Dose-dependent correlation for viral infections, hematological malignancies, and mortality
Low-Dose Chlorthalidone Beats HCTZ for Ambulatory BP Control
Reduces mean 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure, while 12.5-mg hydrochlorothiazide does not
Drug Shortages Affecting Emergency Med Up 2008 to 2014
Increases seen in drugs used as direct lifesaving intervention or for high acuity conditions
Prenatal Vitamin D Supplements Don’t Reduce Asthma
No evidence of beneficial effect on asthma, chronic wheezing in two studies
Guidance Issued for Infants With Suspected Zika Infection
Interim guidelines developed for evaluation of infants with possible congenital Zika virus infection
Alternative Payment Models Can Help Improve Patient Care
Seven models described that address three physician needs, including ability to deliver high-value service
ACP Presents High-Value Care Advice for Hematuria
Seven pieces of high-value care advice presented to clinicians for evaluating patients with hematuria
Prednisolone Therapy Induces Procoagulant State
Ten days of treatment linked to increase in peak thrombin, velocity index, PAI-1, and vWF