Choosing Wisely: How to Implement in Clinical Practice
Strategies to improve chance of success include familiarization with evidence behind recs
AMA Suggests Ways to Encourage Use of Patient Portals
Suggestions include training staff on portal use; showing patients how to use the portal
New Guidelines Deemed Better for Identifying Statin Candidates
New guidelines would have 13 million more Americans taking the cholesterol drugs, experts say
Progress in Reporting Conflict of Interest Among IRB Members
Percentage of members who felt another member didn't disclose financial relationships down '05 to '14
Uncontrolled Diabetes Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia
Older patients with more disease complications have greater cognitive decline
Alcohol Use Appears to Impair Driving More Than Cannabis Use
And combination of the two increases risks but effect isn't doubled
Body Contact of Players Blamed for Most Soccer Concussions
Limiting aggressive contact would be more effective than just banning 'heading' of ball, researcher says
Formaldehyde Exposure Linked to Increased Risk of ALS in Men
Previous animal research has shown link between chemical and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Stimulant Addiction May Affect Brains Differently by Gender
It's not clear why past drug dependence is linked to less gray matter in female brains, researchers say
Arts Observation Curriculum May Be Beneficial for Medical Students
Learning to observe objectively and communicate observations important in clinical practice
