2011 to 2014 Saw Increase in Use of High-Intensity Statins After MI
Increase in percentage of beneficiaries whose first statin Rx after MI was for high-intensity dose
Court Ruling Potentially Threatens Physicians’ Immunity
Friend-of-the-court brief reflects concern that the ruling will have negative impact on physicians
ACSM: Compression Tights Don’t Improve Performance for Runners
While they kept muscles from vibrating, fatigue still set in, researchers found
U.S. Emergency Departments Commonly Overcharging Patients
Minorities and uninsured are the most affected, researchers say
Costs Associated With U.S. Adult Bicycle Crashes Steadily Rising
Researchers find bike crashes cost $24.4 billion a year
Recreational Cannabis Negatively Affects Gums When Used Often
People who use it frequently twice as likely to have periodontal disease, researchers say
May 2017 Briefing – Internal Medicine
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Internal Medicine for May 2017. This roundup includes the...
Intra-Arterial Treatment Effective With Extracranial Carotid Disease
IAT seems to be at least as effective for patients with acute ischemic stroke, with versus without ECD
Low Albumin Predicts Mortality in Renal Replacement Therapy
Low albumin level is only variable independently associated with mortality during one-year follow-up
Concerns Limit Hospice Use for Hematologic Oncologists
Almost half of respondents felt that home hospice was inadequate for their patients' needs
