CCTA Tied to More Appropriate Use of Invasive Angiography
Patients undergoing coronary computed tomography angiography initiate more preventive therapies
Early Warning Trigger Tool Could Help Reduce Maternal Morbidity
Use of tool cuts severe maternal morbidity and composite morbidity; no change in ICU admissions
Efficacy of DTaP, Tdap Holds Despite Pertactin Deficiency
Similar estimates for DTaP, Tdap VE to other settings, despite high prevalence of pertactin deficiency
Review Addresses Chest Pain in Young Adults Presenting to ER
Physicians should focus on stress reaction after ruling out cardiac risk, based on risk factors, history
Hospice Care Doesn’t Up Costs for Nursing Home Decedents
For long-stay nursing home decedents, use of hospice doesn't increase costs in last 6 months of life
ASCO Presents Guidelines for Increasing HPV Vaccine Uptake
Oncologists should raise awareness of HPV-related cancers and role of vaccinations
Increase in Number of Patients Being Treated for Alpha-Gal
Increase attributed to improved understanding of presentation, and improved diagnostic testing
Colonic Diverticular Disease Linked to Dementia Risk
Elevated risk of dementia after adjustment for age, sex, and comorbidities
Exenatide Twice Daily Deemed Efficacious Across BMI Ranges
Significant weight loss with exenatide across BMI ranges; weight increased with comparators
Definition of Prolonged Third-Stage Labor May Be Outdated
Significantly increased postpartum hemorrhage risk with third stage of labor duration of 20 min or more
