Novel Index Predicts Survival After Chemo in Pancreatic Cancer
Systemic inflammation response index can predict time to progression and overall survival
Complementary Medicine Use Up With Chronic Conditions
Adults with two or more conditions more likely to use complementary and alternative medicine
Hospitalists Need Strategies for Providing Adequate Pain Relief
Hospitalists report limited success for management of acute exacerbations of chronic pain with opioids
ATS: Indacaterol-Glycopyrronium Cuts COPD Exacerbations
More effective than salmeterol-fluticasone for patients with history of COPD exacerbations
ATS: Home-Based Pulmonary Rehab Good for Stable COPD
Home-based model with one home visit and seven telephone calls at least as good as hospital PR
Wide Variation Seen in Out-of-Pocket Costs for Imaging
Hospital pricing, when provided, was consistently higher than independent imaging facilities
Cardiovascular MRI Stronger Predictor of MACE Than SPECT
In five-year follow-up study CMR is stronger predictor of major adverse cardiovascular events
Smartphone-Based Self-Management Feasible for CKD
High user adherence; statistically significant reduction in BP readings with use of app
Lower Levels of Vitamin D Receptors in Alopecia
Significantly lower serum and tissue VDR levels in alopecia areata, androgenetic alopecia
Fall Risk Up With Initiation, Intensification of HTN Meds
Short-term fall risk up during 15 days after initiation, intensification of antihypertensive medication
