Review Supports LMWH for Cancer-Linked Incidental PE
VTE recurrence risk similar under LMWHs, vitamin K antagonists; risk of major hemorrhage up under VKA
Early CT Scan Impacts Management of Suspected CAP
CT scan modified classification in 58.6 percent of patients presenting to ER with suspected CAP
Some RA Treatments Up Second Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Risk
Increased risk with methotrexate, and for anti-TNF drugs in conjunction with methotrexate
Part D Enrollment Doesn’t Improve Outcomes After AMI
Half of AMI patients enrolled in Part D by hospital discharge; outcomes no better than non-enrollees
LABAs No Better Than Tiotropium in Black Adults With Asthma
Outcomes similar for patients treated with inhaled corticosteroids plus tiotropium versus LABAs
Nearly 15 Percent of Plans Lack In-Network Specialists
Most commonly excluded specialists are in endocrinology, rheumatology, and psychiatry
Case of Lactic Acidosis With Metformin, Normal Renal Function
Patient presented to ER with coughing and shortness of breath, normal renal function
Women More Often Treated With Low-Dose Dabigatran
Despite trend toward lower stroke risk with high dose
ASA: Patients Undergoing Surgery Should Stay on Statins
Discontinuing med may boost mortality risk during recovery from non-cardiac operations
ASA: Surgeon’s Calming Words May Ease Stress of Surgery
Researchers found reassuring voice might even beat anti-anxiety meds in lowering pre-op distress
