Potential Benefits, Risks of OpenNotes Discussed
Benefits include improved patient engagement, while risks include avoidance of writing candidly
Single hs-cTnT Measure, Non-Ischemic ECG Can Rule Out AMI
Single hs-cTnT below level of detection plus ECG can rule out acute myocardial infarction in ER
Evaluation Strategies Compared in Microscopic Hematuria
U/S + cystoscopy most cost-effective of four approaches for asymptomatic microscopic hematuria
Increase in Prostate Needle Biopsy-Linked Infection in N.Y.
Patient race, procedure year, diabetes, transrectal approach, recent hospitalization linked to infection
Costs Up With Specialist As Predominant Provider of Care
For older adults with multimorbidity, specialist PPC also linked to lower continuity of care
Glucose Variation Doesn’t Affect Microvascular Complications
Findings, based on quarterly 7-point profiles, show no influence beyond mean glucose in T1DM
No Proof Azithromycin Ups Odds of Ventricular Arrhythmia
Patients on azithromycin no more likely to develop ventricular arrhythmia than those on amoxicillin
Differing Statin Guidelines Leave Many Clinicians Uncertain
Doctors, patients often confused by conflicting advisories on statin use
One in Five Post-Op Patients Need Unscheduled Help
Most contact general practitioner due to inadequate pain management
Major Bleeding Risk From Drugs Similar in Elderly
Elderly taking aspirin, clopidogrel have major bleeding similar to that seen with oral anticoagulants
