November 2015 Briefing – Family Practice
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Family Practice for November 2015. This roundup includes the...
Lower Patient Satisfaction With High Clinician Computer Use
Observable communication differences seen in clinical encounters with high computer use
RSNA: Losing >10 Percent of Body Weight Can Protect Knees
Significant weight loss can slow the loss of knee joint cartilage, reduce risk of osteoarthritis
Parental Involvement Does Impact Risky Teen Behavior
Teens tend to delay sex if Mom and Dad keep an eye on what they're doing, who they're with
RSNA: Breast Cancer Screening Among Poor Up Post ACA
Researchers report that expansion of Medicaid coverage is improving access to mammograms
Having a Dog in the Home Can Ease Children’s Anxiety Levels
Children with pets less likely to test positive for anxiety than those without
CDC: Cholesterol Levels Improving But More Work Needed
Adults aged 40 to 59 did not achieve Healthy People 2020 goals in 2011 to 2014
Telephone Counseling Benefits Overweight Breast CA Survivors
Telephone counseling is similarly effective to in-person counseling for breast cancer survivors
Neurotoxicity Seen With Acyclovir at Recommended Dose in Dialysis
Case report describes acyclovir-induced neurotoxicity in patient treated with recommended dose
Trimethoprim-Induced Aseptic Meningitis Described
Case report describes 87-year-old with 3 episodes; decreasing interval between dose, symptoms
