Vagal Nerve Stimulation Can Lead to Cardiac Complications
In two cases, patients became asystolic after dissection, stimulation of vagus nerve in thyroid sx
Guided Meditation, Music Cuts Anxiety During Breast Biopsy
No adverse effects seen on radiologist-patient communication
SMFM: Daily ‘Dose’ of Chocolate May Benefit Placental Health
No matter what the level of healthy flavanols, improvements seen in circulatory health
Doctors Offer Suggestions for Electronic Health Records
Suggestions offered on how to make EHRs more functional in practice, and reduce regulatory burden
Planned Parenthood Exclusion Cuts Contraceptive Provision
Exclusion in Texas linked to reduction in long-acting reversible, injectable contraceptives
Patient-Centered System Recommended for Medical Billing
Simplification, consolidation, and real-time cost information could improve medical billing system
High Rate of Clopidogrel Non-Adherence After DES Placement
Based on one-year refill data, 34 percent of patients had proportion of days covered <80 percent
Better Follow-Up Needed After Positive Fecal Blood Tests
Median time to colonoscopy ranged from about six weeks to six months
Axonal Injury in Brain Trauma Tied to β-Amyloid Burden
Imaging shows pattern of β-amyloid plaques that overlaps but differs from that of Alzheimer's disease
Minimal Benzodiazepine Exposure May Up Dementia Risk
However, higher benzodiazepine use is not associated with more rapid cognitive decline
