Over-the-Counter Meds Save Health Care System Money
OTC medicines lead to $146 billion in annual clinical and drug cost savings
Best Practices Developed for Diagnosing, Managing MINOCA
Algorithm aims to improve diagnosis, management of MI in absence of coronary artery disease
Guidelines for Asymptomatic Bacteriuria Updated
Screening for, treating ASB not recommended for infants, children, functionally impaired seniors
Dolutegravir Feasible for HIV Tx in Women of Childbearing Age
Risk for neural tube defects offset by fewer deaths among women, decreased sexual HIV transmission
One Hour of Activity/Week Helps Maintain Disability-Free Status
Findings seen among adults aged ≥49 years at elevated disability risk due to lower-extremity joint symptoms
Sex Hormone Levels May Impact Development of Asthma
Genetic evidence shows elevated SHBG levels may protect against asthma, mostly in females
U.S. Measles Cases Already Top Last Year’s Total
387 reported cases in 15 states as of March 28
Americans Borrowed $88 Billion in Past Year to Pay for Health Care
Many do not seek treatment for health issues due to cost or reduce spending to pay for health care
March 2019 Briefing – Internal Medicine
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Internal Medicine for March 2019. This roundup includes the...
Vitamins, Carotenoids Associated With Lower Risk for Cataract
However, strongest evidence comes from cohort studies, not randomized controlled trials
