FDA Seeks to Increase Number of Generic Drugs on Market
Agency will now give priority reviews to new generic drugs until there are at least three available
Use of ICD Codes Only Can Underestimate Falls in ER
With ICD-9 definition only, 19.6 percent of visits meeting chief complaint definition were missed
Better Outcomes for Cardiology Care in Newly Diagnosed A-Fib
Reduction in stroke, death; increase in hospitalization for AF/SVT, MI
Physician Attitude Important Factor in Patients Switching PCP
Other variables that encourage patients to leave include cost, bedside manner, comfort of facility
Persistent Mental Distress Ups Mortality in Heart Patients
Significantly higher cardiovascular and all-cause mortality risk compared to patients with no distress
Excessive Alcohol Use Found to Speed Up Cellular Aging
DNA research reveals alcoholics have shorter telomeres
Similar Skin Cancer Incidence Seen With Teledermatology
Melanoma, keratinocytic carcinoma, any skin cancer incidence similar for teledermatology, face-to-face
Frequency-Selective Silencing Device Beneficial for ICU Patients
Device removes alarm sounds while allowing patients to hear everything and communicate
Review Spotlights Optimal Care of T2DM + Osteoporosis
Preferred T2DM meds are sulfonylureas, DPP-4is, GLP-1 receptor agonists
Higher Fish Intake Appears to Reduce RA Symptoms
Researchers suggest most varieties of fish may play a role in controlling symptoms
