Increasing Numbers of Med School Applicants, Enrollees
Med school classes continuing to diversify, with increases in nearly every racial/ethnic category
Income Level Doesn’t Substantially Impact CPAP Use
Research suggests obstacles other than financial are primarily responsible for low uptake
AAFP Encourages Family Doctors to Consider Prescribing Naloxone
Coprescription urged for patients, family members, close friends when patient at risk of overdose
Lidocaine, Hyaluronidase Mix Works Faster in Myofascial Pain
Findings following trigger point injections for treatment of myofascial pain syndrome
Early CT Scan Impacts Management of Suspected CAP
CT scan modified classification in 58.6 percent of patients presenting to ER with suspected CAP
Some RA Treatments Up Second Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Risk
Increased risk with methotrexate, and for anti-TNF drugs in conjunction with methotrexate
Part D Enrollment Doesn’t Improve Outcomes After AMI
Half of AMI patients enrolled in Part D by hospital discharge; outcomes no better than non-enrollees
Despite Progress, Mortality Still Risk Up in Patients With T2DM
Risks vary per age, glycemic control, and renal complications
More Prescription Opioid Addicts Are Turning to Heroin
Interviews with addicts confirm desire for cheaper, more plentiful substitute
Many Seniors May Be Overtreated for T2DM, Hypertension
Physicians may be concerned about malpractice claims or performance measure variables
