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A series of hand signals has been developed for use during computed tomography or angiographic procedures

Hand Signals Developed for Communication During CT

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Series of hand signals developed for communication between radiologists, radiographers
Electronic health records may be impairing the physician-patient relationship

A Doctor’s View: EHRs Impair Physician-Patient Relationship

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Physician discusses impact of EHR on the physician-patient relationship
The new term

AAP: ALTE Now Termed ‘Brief Resolved Unexplained Events’

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'BRUE' replaces the previous term, 'apparent life-threatening events'
Continuing aspirin for chronic antiplatelet therapy is safe in patients undergoing laparoscopic partial nephrectomy

Continued Aspirin Treatment Safe With Partial Nephrectomy

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Findings among patients on chronic antiplatelet therapy for cardioprotection
A considerable proportion of patients with actinic keratosis receiving long-term topical treatment have poor persistence or adherence

Poor Persistence/Adherence With Long-Term Topical AK Treatment

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Many patients non-persistent or over-persistent; 75 percent adherent to recalled frequency, regularity
In a report published online April 15 in Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology

Alkali Eye Injuries Secondary to Airbag Deployment Reported

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Two cases from same vehicle described, with both patients presenting with bilateral corneal edema
Varenicline (Chantix) and bupropion (Wellbutrin) don't appear to raise the risk of mental health disorders such as depression

No Link for Smoking Cessation Meds, Mental Health Issues

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Meds like varenicline and bupropion may be safer to use than smokers often realize
When it comes to dealing with illness

Many Americans Turn to ‘Laying on of Hands’ to Promote Healing

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And, nearly nine out of 10 have asked for divine intervention for someone else
Higher intake of saturated fat from foods is associated with more aggressive prostate cancer

Diet Can Impact Aggressiveness of Prostate Cancer

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Researchers also suggests that statins may help counteract harmful effect of fatty foods
Age modifies the association between blood pressure and adverse cardiovascular and renal outcomes in elderly patients with chronic kidney disease

Ideal BP in Elderly With Chronic Kidney Disease Unclear

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More cautious strategy for lowering blood pressure may be advisable in elderly patients with CKD