TB Therapy-Linked Medication Errors Occur Frequently
More than half of study patients had at least one medication error linked to antituberculosis therapy
Families Prefer Hospice Over Hospital for Dying Relatives
Earlier hospice enrollment important area to focus on to improve the quality of end-of-life cancer care
Study Questions Use of Physical Therapy for Early Parkinson’s
But results should be interpreted with attention to the study details, editorialist says
Uptick in CT Scans for Minor Trauma Cases in California
Researchers urge caution in weighing risks and benefits
Anesthesia After 40 Not Linked to Mild Cognitive Impairment
For adults, mild cognitive issues that may develop over time are unrelated, researchers say
A-Fib May Pose Bigger Threat to Women
Review found atrial fibrillation linked to higher risk of stroke, cardiac events, death in women
Impact of T2DM Meds on Heart Failure Hospitalization Explored
No correlation between hospitalization with DDP-4is versus sulfonylureas, or saxagliptin versus sitagliptin
Chinese Medicine Acupuncture Doesn’t Top Sham for Hot Flashes
Chinese medicine acupuncture is not superior to noninsertive sham for menopausal women
ASCO: VTE Is Risk Factor for Recurrence in Esophageal Cancer
No significant difference in survival with VTE, but odds of recurrence are increased
CDC: Distribution of Lyme Disease Vectors Has Expanded
Residents in nearly half of all counties now at risk, CDC says
