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
American Academy of Pediatrics, Oct. 24-27
The American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition The annual meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) was held from Oct....
State Abusive Head Trauma Program Didn’t Reduce Injuries
Over three years, more than 90 percent of North Carolina parents of newborns participated
CDC: E-Cigarette Use Highest Among 18- to 24-Year-Olds
Almost 4 percent of all adult Americans use them, new survey shows
Mortality Rates for Major Illnesses Fall in the United States
Prevention key to continued progress in fighting cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes
Rapid Health Benefits Seen With Sugar Reduction in Children
Though calories remained same, obese children saw better BP, cholesterol, blood glucose levels
