Guidelines Presented for Lumbar Puncture in Alzheimer’s Dx
Workgroup ID'd six indications as appropriate for lumbar puncture, cerebrospinal fluid testing
AMA Announces Initiative to Reinvent Physician Training
Competitive grant initiative aims to promote change in graduate medical education
Odds of Overweight/Obesity Up for Children With Autism
Among children with ASD, those with severe symptoms more likely to be overweight/obese
Many Hospitals Noncompliant With Record Request Regulations
Researchers also find discordance in info provided to patients about medical records release processes
Trump Administration Announces Plan to Cut Drug Prices
HHS study shows Medicare pays 80 percent more than other countries for certain prescription drugs
No Drop Seen in CT Use for Pediatric Head Trauma
About one-third of children who visit ER with head injuries undergo computed tomography imaging
Half of Women to Develop Stroke, Dementia, or Parkinsonism
Third of men to develop at least one of these; women more likely to experience both stroke and dementia
Pace of Change Has Accelerated in Alternative Payment Models
Physicians also report increasing complexity of APMs, more financial risk aversion
Neither Haloperidol, Ziprasidone Shortens Delirium in ICU
No decrease in duration versus placebo for patients with hypoactive, hyperactive delirium in ICU
Oxygen Saturation Should Not Top 96 Percent in Acutely Ill
Patients with acute stroke or MI should not receive supplemental oxygen if SpO2 ≥90 percent
