Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Treats Tinnitus
Significantly more responders to treatment with 10 days of active versus placebo rTMS
CVD Risk Similar for Metformin + Insulin or Sulfonylureas
Similar risk for second-line therapies for type 2 diabetes in combination with metformin
CDC: ACA May Have Boosted Uptake of Preventive Care
Insurance major factor in determining receipt of preventive services
Failed Communication Associated With Readmission
But, after adjustment for other variables, link not significant
Coronary Artery Calcium Score Has Long-Term Prognostic Utility
CAC=0 offers almost 15-year warranty against mortality, with no difference based on age, gender
Choosing Wisely: How to Implement in Clinical Practice
Strategies to improve chance of success include familiarization with evidence behind recs
AMA Suggests Ways to Encourage Use of Patient Portals
Suggestions include training staff on portal use; showing patients how to use the portal
Wildfires Can Trigger Acute Coronary Events for Miles Around
Strongest association seen for men and people 65 and older
High Doses of Antibiotic Ups Risk of Over-Anticoagulation
High-dose amoxicillin/clavulanate combined with warfarin linked to increased risk of INR ≥4
New Guidelines Deemed Better for Identifying Statin Candidates
New guidelines would have 13 million more Americans taking the cholesterol drugs, experts say
