Providers’ Electronic Notes Tied to Better Glycemic Control
Higher documentation of lifestyle counseling tied to lower time to HbA1c targets
Prenatal Exposure to H2 Blockers, PPIs Ups Asthma Risk
Small but significantly increased risk of asthma in offspring; higher risk with greater exposure
Atraumatic Needles Prevent Postdural Puncture Headache
Significantly lower incidence of PDPH with atraumatic S-type versus traumatic Q-type needles
Variable Symptoms for Acid-Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Allergy
Patients manifest symptoms of HWP-wheat-dependent exercise-induced anaphylaxis, urticaria
Intradermal HBV Vaccine Efficient for Intramuscular Nonresponders
No reports of adverse events with intradermal recombinant HBsAg-based vaccine
Lack of Consistent Supplement Use Documentation for Inpatients
While more than half of patients used prior to hospitalization, most were not asked upon admission
Pharmacist-Managed Warfarin Therapy Beats Usual Care
Percentage of time in therapeutic range, major bleeding events, hospitalization all in favor of PMWT
Even Slightly Elevated BP May Pose Problems for Young Adults
Treatment should begin early to prevent cardiac dysfunction, researchers say
Edible Cannabis Products Often Mislabeled
Sixty percent contained less active ingredient than label said, while 23 percent had more
Yearly CT May Adequately Monitor Non-Solid Lung Nodules
Surgery found 100 percent curative, regardless of the time to treatment