Accuracy of Clinical Diagnosis in TIA Called Into Question
Acute infarction on DWI seen in similar numbers of patients clinically diagnosed as TIA, TNA
Herpes Zoster Risk in RA Up With Older Age, Prednisone Dose
HZ risk comparable after initiation of TNFi, non-TNFi, and conventional synthetic DMARDs
Seven Behaviors Suggested to Improve ‘Art of Medicine’
Seven behaviors promote more consistent practice of interpersonal aspects of medicine
Paracentesis Underutilized in Patients With Cirrhosis, Ascites
In-hospital mortality down with paracentesis use; trend toward reduction in mortality for early tx
CDC: More STD Prevention Education Needed in Schools
Fewer than half of high schools, one-fifth of middle schools cover all 16 recommended topics
Nitrates in Heart Failure May Harm More Than Help
Nitrates reduce activity, quality of life, researchers find
Lower RA Activity for Patients Seen at Practices With NPs, PAs
Lower RA disease activity over two years versus patients seen at rheumatologist-only practices
Radiographs Not Picking Up Osteoarthritis in Hip
Researchers found osteoarthritis in fewer than one-quarter of images in high clinical suspicion cases
Nutraceuticals Alone or With Ezetimibe Aid in Dyslipidemia
Improvement in lipid profile for nutraceuticals alone or in combo for statin-intolerant patients
Presence of Medical Students in ER Slightly Ups Length of Stay
Increase of about five minutes in ER length of stay is significant, but unlikely to be clinically relevant
