Clinical Decision Support System Use Tied to Fewer VTE Events
Increase in rate of appropriate ordering for VTE prophylaxis; reduction in risk of VTE events
Significant Cost Savings for Evidence-Based Radiation Tx
Shorter course less expensive, equally effective in certain patients, researchers say
Women Underrepresented Among Grand Rounds Speakers
Women presented a median of 28.3 percent of the total sessions
Esophageal Cancer Risk Rises Alongside Weight
Research also shows association with increased odds for gastric cardia adenocarcinoma
Support for Health Law Up to 48 Percent in February
Kaiser Family Foundation poll: two-thirds of Americans feel Medicaid should continue as is today
Internet CBT Ups Sexual Function in Breast Cancer Survivors
Increases in sexual desire, sexual arousal, vaginal lubrication; fewer menopause symptoms
Higher Spending by Physicians Not Tied to Better Outcomes
No difference in patient outcomes when physicians order more -- or more pricey -- tests, treatments
Aromatherapy Massage Helpful for Female Cancer Patients
Physical, psychological perceived benefits include overall comfort, relaxation, reduced pain
Warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia ID’d After Babesiosis
WAHA developed in six patients at two to four weeks after babesiosis diagnosis; all six patients asplenic
Patients With Thyroid CA Who Choose No Rx Report Isolation
Participants report decision not to intervene is often met with non-reassuring, unsupportive response
