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Tyrosine kinase inhibitors appear to be safe in patients with chronic-phase chronic myeloid leukemia and chronic kidney disease

Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors Seem Safe in CML With CKD

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In these patients, no further decline in GFR, regardless of TKI used
Some performance indicators for mammography test sets are associated with aspects of clinical audit parameters

Test Set Performance Indicators Correlate Well With Clinical Audit

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In mammography, JAFROC and location sensitivity correlate with several clinical audit parameters
For obese individuals

‘Thrifty Phenotype’ Leads to Less Weight Loss in Obese

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Energy expenditure during fasting and response to overfeeding predict response to caloric restriction
From 2014 to 2024

U.S. Health Spending Projected to Rise 5.8 Percent By 2024

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Increase due to ACA coverage expansions, faster economic growth, population aging
Moderate to heavy drinking might cut the likelihood of disability for people with chronic widespread pain such as that related to fibromyalgia

U.K. Study: Alcohol Use Tied to Less Disability in Chronic Pain

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But U.S. physicians wary; say chronic drinking can worsen pain over time
Resistance and "jump" training can improve bone health in moderately active middle-aged men with osteopenia

Targeted Exercises Can Boost Men’s Bone Health

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Findings for weight-lifting, jump training in middle-aged men with osteopenia
Only one-third of American seniors with diabetes have their disease under control as defined by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) guidelines

Treatment Targets Not Met by Most Older Patients With Diabetes

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Only one in three have diabetes controlled as defined by ADA guidelines
Confusion between the names of the antidepressant Brintellix (vortioxetine) and the antiplatelet Brilinta (ticagrelor) has led to the wrong medication being prescribed or dispensed

FDA Warns of Confusion Between Brintellix, Brilinta

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No known use of the wrong drug, but prescribing, dispensing errors have been reported
More than 50 million Americans live with a physical or mental disability

CDC: 20 Percent of U.S. Adults Have a Disability

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Race, poverty, and less education linked to increased odds of having a disability
The American Medical Association is encouraging clinicians to share their perspectives on electronic heath records and the meaningful use program.

AMA Wants Doctor Input on EHRs, Meaningful Use

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Doctors encouraged to share stories, e-mail Congress members