Guidelines for Appropriate Use of Cardiac Imaging in the ER
Appropriateness of imaging evaluated in 20 clinical scenarios for ER patients presenting with chest pain
At Least Three Factors Influence Timing of Dialysis Initiation
Factors include care practices of physicians, sources of momentum, patient-physician interactions
Dysgraphia Described After Sertraline Intake
Case report describes 60-year-old man with tremors and episodes of buccal dyskinesia, dysgraphia
About 1 in 7 Colorectal Cancer Patients Younger Than 50
And younger patients more likely to have advanced-stage cancer
Many Seniors Getting Unneeded Mammography, PSA Screens
Rate of non-recommended screening 15.7 percent in those 65 years and older
CDC: Increasing Rate of Gastroschisis Seen in U.S.
Largest estimated increase over the 18 year period observed for young, non-Hispanic black mothers
Children Could Benefit From Standing Desks in Classrooms
Research shows significant increase in proportion of time children spend standing each school day
Patient Satisfaction With Doctors May Be on the Rise
Physician's expertise, time spent in exam room, and online access to info were key factors in trend
IV Thrombolysis Aids Patients Dependent Before Their Stroke
Study finds favorable results among older adults who already had health problems
ACOG Supports CDC’s Zika Virus Travel Precautions
Travel to affected regions not recommended for pregnant women or women considering pregnancy
