ASH: LV Dysfunction Up With Moderate Alcohol Intake in HTN
Study finds inverse relationship between left ventricular diastolic function and alcohol intake
FDA Issues Stronger Warning on Side Effects of Fluoroquinolones
Agency is recommending that health care providers not prescribe them for certain patients
Temporary Skin Tattoos Can Evoke Delayed Hypersensitivity
10-year-old presented with erythematous, pruritic, papulovesicular rash after black henna tattoo
Bundle of Practices Can Cut Surgical Site Infections
Implementing bundle of evidence-based practices can reduce 30-day surgical site infections
Smartphone-Based Self-Management Feasible for CKD
High user adherence; statistically significant reduction in BP readings with use of app
Pop-Up Messages Up Physician Awareness of Osteoporosis
Messages linked to increased rates of DXA prescription and osteoporosis medication
Use of Disease-Monitoring Tests Often Extreme in Breast Cancer
More than one-third of women with metastatic breast cancer are extreme users
Prevalence of Gestational Diabetes Varies Across Seasons
At one- and two-hour diagnostic levels, prevalence is lower in winter and higher in summer
Pre-Op Gait Speed Indicates Mortality Risk Post Heart Surgery
Each 0.1-m/s decrease associated with an 11 percent relative increase in mortality
Zika May Present With Mucocutaneous Features
Case of 44-year-old man returning from Puerto Rico with confirmatory testing
