Women in Oregon No Longer Need Rx for Birth Control
Those younger than 18 still require a doctor's prescription, but that may change in a few years
Diagnostic Factors May Help Patients Avoid Prostate Biopsy
Prostate-specific antigen density, total tumor length are significant predictors
December 2015 Briefing – Internal Medicine
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Internal Medicine for December 2015. This roundup includes the...
Antimicrobial Stewardship Improves Outcomes for MRSA
Daily review of prescriptions linked to reduction in time to administer effective antimicrobials
Researchers Call for Retraction of Nitroglycerin-Bone Density Study
Investigation found that lead author fabricated data used to support the finding
AMA: Burnout Is Top Issue for Physicians in 2015
More than half of docs report at least one symptom of burnout; efforts being undertaken to address burnout
Alcohol Binge Damage May Be Worse Than Previously Thought
Per experimental study of chronic alcohol use combined with frequent binges
Impact of 2012 USPSTF Guideline Against PSA Screening Explored
After, men undergoing prostate needle biopsy more likely to be diagnosed with high-risk disease
Optimism May Improve Outcomes Post Acute Coronary Syndrome
Linked to greater physical activity and lower rates of cardiac readmission at six months
Cohesive Care Team Ups Health Benefit of EHR Use in Diabetes
For diabetes patients, greater EHR-related health improvements for high-cohesion primary care teams
