Studies Used for FDA Approval of Device Changes Often Low Quality
And, efficacy of drugs granted accelerated approval often confirmed only years after approval
Apathy Tied to Mortality in Nursing Home Patients
Mortality risk also increased for males, older patients
All-Cause, CVD Mortality Down With Light, Moderate Drinking
Risk of mortality for all causes, cancer up for adults with heavy alcohol consumption, binge drinking
Short-Term Risk of Arterial Embolism Up in Cancer Patients
Increased risk of arterial thromboembolism, MI, ischemic stroke for cancer patients
Review: Cannabis May Alleviate Neuropathic Pain
Second review shows no benefit for plant-based cannabis preparation versus nonuse for PTSD
Most Common Arrhythmia: Intra-Atrial Re-Entrant Tachycardia
Among those age ≥50 years, atrial fibrillation increased with age to surpass IART as most common
Statin Use Among Nursing Home Residents Varies Significantly
Between-physician variability accounted for 9.1 percent of unexplained variation in statin use
ICU Admissions for Opioid Overdose Up From 2009 to 2015
Average annual mortality rate was 7 percent, with increase to 10 percent in 2015
Variation in Participation in Diabetes Self-Management Class
Nonparticipation varies by race/ethnicity, education, health care coverage, county, time since diagnosis
Rates of Active, Current Epilepsy in U.S. Adults Rising
Variation in estimated number of people with active epilepsy, from 5,900 in Wyoming to 427,700 in Calif.
