Endoscopic Evaluation Advised in Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Report of elderly man with mantle cell lymphoma in addition to diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
Observation Stays Can Exceed Cost of Inpatient Deductible
For 26.6% of Medicare beneficiaries, cumulative financial liability up with observational stays
Critical Care Docs Rarely Discuss Religion With Patients, Families
Researchers find a significant need goes unfulfilled
Cold Weather Tied to Increased Risk of Stroke, STEMI
But more study needed to determine what strategies might cut those risks
August 2015 Briefing – Geriatrics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Geriatrics for August 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Resting Heart Rate, HR Variability May Help ID Functional Disability
Researchers eye earlier detection of decline
Periodontal Disease Predicts CAC Progression in Type 1 Diabetes
No link with coronary artery calcium progression for individuals without diabetes
Osteonecrosis of Jaw Risk Highest for IV Bisphosphonate Use
High risk for zoledronate, denosumab mainly in prevention of skeletal-related events
FDA Warns of Joint Pain Tied to DPP-4 Inhibitors
Agency advises users with such symptoms to contact their doctor
Azithromycin Routine in Hospital Despite Risk for QTc Prolongation
Providers not considering risk of QTc-prolonging meds accumulation, authors say
