Considerable Number of Doctors Attend Patient Funerals
But major differences between specialties in terms of attendance, barriers and benefits tied to attendance
Constitutional Symptoms Often Trigger Antibiotic Rx in Elderly
Change in function, mentation often lead to testing, empirical antibiotic use
Systolic Blood Pressure Variability Linked to Mortality, Morbidity
Increased SBP variability tied to mortality, coronary heart disease, stroke, end-stage renal disease
Physical Activity Does Not Appear to Lower MS Risk in Women
Study shows no benefit, but staying active can help ease disease symptoms
Many Doctors Reluctant to Reveal Mental Health Issues
Perceived stigma, fear of career repercussions hinder treatment, study suggests
Mercury Exposure Cancels Cognitive Benefits of Exercise
Aerobic exercise benefits cognition, but not after high levels of prenatal mercury exposure
Negative Effects Seen With Video Gaming 9+ Hours/Week
Benefits seen with one hour a week, but behavioral problems appear to rise at nine hours a week
PCN, PRF Both Relieve Pain in Cervical Disc Herniation
No significant difference in pain relief for percutaneous nucleoplasty, pulsed radio frequency
AMA: Practicing Empathy May Lead to More Joy in Medicine
Doctors should take advantage of first few minutes of clinical encounter, give full attention to patients
Pregabalin Benefits Not Linked to Prior Gabapentin Use
Same relief for those who had/had not received gabapentin
