USPSTF Recommends Counseling Youth on Sun Protection Behavior
Counseling should be provided to fair-skinned individuals aged 6 months to 24 years, parents
Guide Offers Doctors Tips for Choosing a Health System
New guide helps clinicians considering joining physician-led integrated health systems
The Infectious Diseases Society of America, Oct. 4-8
The Infectious Diseases Society of America annual meeting (IDWeek 2017) IDWeek 2017 was held from October 4 to 8 in San Diego...
Higher Levels of Fungus ID’d in Patients With Crohn’s
Patients with Crohn's had higher levels of Candida tropicalis, Escherichia coli, Serratia marcenscens
3MR Intervention Effective for Discontinuing Inappropriate Meds
Multidisciplinary Multistep Medication Review is effective for use in frail nursing home residents
Patient, Provider Interventions May Up Colonoscopy Rates
Patient navigators, provider reminders may improve colonoscopy rates after positive fecal test
Medicare Coverage Restrictions for Opioids Rose From ’06 to ’15
Formularies increasingly using quantity limits and prior authorization to restrict daily allowable dosing
Novel Metrics Suggested for Assessing EHR Use
Metrics aim to provide insight into the clinician experience in light of impaired practice efficiency
Specific Phenotype Relevant in Subclinical Primary Aldosteronism
Findings suggest a clinically relevant spectrum of subclinical primary aldosteronism
Rate of Adverse Effects for Dapagliflozin Similar to Placebo
Although genital infections, renal function AEs found more frequently with dapagliflozin than placebo
