Meth Use Tied to Higher Risk of Stroke in Younger People
Predominately hemorrhagic strokes associated with methamphetamine use
Hearing Loss Contributing to Patient-Doctor Miscommunication
And may be contributing to increased risk of medical error, researchers say
Cost-Effectiveness of PCSK9 Inhibitors Called Into Question
Researchers say price would have to be between $4,000 and $5,000 per year to be cost-effective
Collaborative Communication Could Improve HTN Rx Adherence
Clinicians in low-income neighborhoods should ask about employment, relationships, researchers say
Day-Supply of Opioid Rx Factor in Likelihood of Long-Term Use
Doctors should prescribe for the minimum numbers of days, researchers say
Once-Yearly Counseling Tied to More Physical Activity in T2DM
Increase in light and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and reduction in sedentary time
Demand for Liver Transplant for NASH Set to Continue Rising
Increase in obesity prevalence strongly linked to liver transplant waitlist additions nine years later
Nurse-, System-Related Factors Analyzed in Wrong-Patient Events
In 77 percent of wrong-patient incident reports, the process of identifying the patients was not described
Tablet Use Encourages Patients to Explore Diabetes Risk
Replacing magazines with tablets can help patients learn about diabetes risk, take preventive action
Vitamin B6, B12 Supplements May Up Risk of Lung Cancer in Men
Increased odds only seemed to affect men or male smokers
