Proteinuria Level Predicts Renal Outcome in Lupus Nephritis
Urinary red blood cells undermine a composite prediction of renal outcome
Full Rx Coverage Ups Outcomes for Patients Discharged After MI
Full coverage associated with greater quality-adjusted survival, less resource use per patient
Strategies Provided for Maximizing Payment
Intake forms should remind patients of their responsibility for paying bills, collection costs
Acupuncture Effective for Post-Tonsillectomy Pain in Children
Less pain, analgesic drug consumption for children treated with acupuncture, standard analgesics
ARVO: Genetic Link ID’d for Strabismus and Schizophrenia
Almost half of the genes dysregulated in strabismic medial rectus muscle are schizophrenia biomarkers
CDC: U.S. Birth Rate Reaches Historic Low
Drop in teen birth rate, poor economy explain downward trend
USPSTF: Not Enough Data on E-Cigarettes As Cessation Aid
More and better data is needed, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says
FDA Petitioned to Stop Sales of Essure Implant
Reported complications include back and pelvic pain, dislodged coils, heavy prolonged menstrual periods
AANS: Pre-Op Working Status Predicts Return-to-Work
Pre-op working status is strongest predictor of post-op working status for lumbar discectomy patients
Bit of Extra Weight Tied to Better Survival in T2DM
Findings are exploratory; additional research needed
