Potentially Inappropriate Meds Use Common With OAB Tx
For older adults initiating antimuscarinic medication for overactive bladder, PIM is prevalent
Review: Low Risk of Birth Defects With Ondansetron Exposure
Ondansetron-exposed neonates may have small increase in incidence of cardiac abnormalities
Clinical Decision Support Tool Cuts CT Use for Appendicitis
Multicomponent electronic clinical decision tool reduces CT use in children with possible appendicitis
Computerized Order Set Aids Prescribing in COPD Exacerbations
Increase in percentage of patients receiving all recommended pharmacologic therapies
Low Fruit, Vegetable Intake Linked to Hip Fracture Risk
Daily intake of one or less servings of fruit and vegetables linked to increased risk in older adults
Clinical Scores Correlate Well in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis
Clinical scores for sleep loss, pruritus correlate well with each other and with disease severity, QoL
Benefits of Polyunsaturated Over Saturated Fat Deemed Uncertain
Benefits of replacing saturated fat with vegetable oils may be overestimated, researchers say
Consumption of Fast Food Linked to Greater Exposure to Phthalates
High consumption linked to higher urinary levels of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, diisononyl phthalate
Coalition Calls for Changes to Hospital Pain Assessments
Petition asks government to release proposal for a new pain questionnaire for hospital patients
New-Onset A-Fib Post Acute MI Ups Complications, Readmission
In-hospital complication rate higher, as is 30-day readmission rate
