EHR Triggers Cut Time to Diagnostic Cancer Evaluation
Findings among veterans flagged for delayed diagnosis of prostate, colorectal cancer
Millions of Premature Deaths Tied to Air Pollution
Reduction in fires related to deforestation may prevent deaths in South America
Energy Drinks Plus Alcohol Tied to Brain Injury in Teens
Sports-related incidents remain the most common cause of recent traumatic brain injury
Lacerations Most Common Type of Tricycle Injury
Head is most common region to endure injury and internal damage
CDC Resource Set to Improve Nursing Home Antibiotic Use
Resource provides practical ways for nursing homes to initiate or expand stewardship programs
Financial Toxicity Rife Among Patients With Multiple Myeloma
Insured patients frequently report using savings or borrowing money to pay for treatment
PCB Exposure Linked to Higher Risk of Gestational Diabetes
But exposure to DDE and HCB during early pregnancy wasn't associated with GDM risk
Addition of Orlistat Benefits Obese Patients With T2DM
Greater weight loss and improved glycemic control compared with lifestyle changes alone
Panel Develops Criteria for Appropriate Use of PICCs
RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method used to rate scenarios related to PICC use
PCPs Report Mixed Feelings About Recent Health Care Changes
Primary care providers mostly positive about impact of health information technology, divided on ACOs
