Prescribing Drugs ‘Off-Label’ Can Pose Serious Safety Risks
Study raises concerns about using meds to treat conditions for which they weren't approved
Increasing Numbers of Med School Applicants, Enrollees
Med school classes continuing to diversify, with increases in nearly every racial/ethnic category
Anorexia Nervosa Linked to Some Markers of Oxidative Stress
Review shows increase in apolipoprotein B levels in AN; not moderated by BMI, measurement method
Acupuncture Improves Gait Function in Parkinson’s Disease
Significant improvement in gait speed, step length, floor reaction force, and cadence
Synchronized Prescription Renewal Process Saves Time
Renewing all patient's stable medications for 12 to 15 months can save time and money
Stewardship Could Improve Appropriate Medical Imaging Use
Stewardship model could guide use to improve clinical outcomes and create value at point of care
Nearly 15 Percent of Plans Lack In-Network Specialists
Most commonly excluded specialists are in endocrinology, rheumatology, and psychiatry
Physician Emphasizes Importance of Saying Thank You
Doctor reports feeling deeper connection to his patients; improvement in patient satisfaction score
MenB Vaccine Recommended for 16- to 23-Year-Olds
Preferred age for serogroup B meningococcal vaccination is 16 to 18 years
Autism May Be Overdiagnosed in the United States
Children with developmental delays may be receiving inaccurate diagnoses from nonspecialists
