Race and Sex Impact Treatment in Newly Diagnosed A-Fib
Most notable disparities seen for catheter ablation, receipt of oral anticoagulants
Sublingual Immunotherapy Offers Little Benefit for Grass Allergy
For serious seasonal allergies, shots may be more effective, researcher says
Hep C Infections Underreported in the United States
In one state, only one from 183 diagnosed cases met reporting criteria for CDC
Recurrent Major Depression May Damage Hippocampus
No reduction in hippocampal volume seen for those with only one episode of major depression
Residents’ Knowledge of High-Value Care Varies
Discussions with faculty members linked to all self-reported high-value care behaviors
Obese Teen Girls Less Likely to Use Contraception
No difference in frequency of sex according to weight status among 18- to 19-year-old girls
ACP Supports More Behavioral Health in Primary Care
Authors cite need to address payment barriers, insurance coverage gaps
IOM: Make CPR Mandatory High School Requirement
Increasing community CPR competence could boost cardiac arrest survival, panel says
June 2015 Briefing – Family Practice
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Family Practice for June 2015. This roundup includes the...
Physician-Provided Oral Health Services Cut Dental Caries
However, no improvement in subsequent use of treatment services in dental settings
