Many With Cancer Hospitalized, Undergo Imaging at End of Life
Among young adults not enrolled in hospice, opioid use in the last 30 days of life decreased over time
Financial Incentives Found to Up Colonoscopy Participation
Those offered cash to get cancer screening were twice as likely to do so, researchers say
Penile Microbiome May Be Risk Factor for HIV in Men
Modifying the penile microbiome could potentially reduce HIV acquisition in both men and women
AHA Hands-Only CPR Training Kiosks Available at More Airports
Kiosks that provide five-minute sessions are now in seven air travel hubs, AHA says
New Alcohol Screening, Brief Intervention Manual Developed
Manual was created through partnership between AAFP, Baylor College of Medicine; supported by CDC
Food Allergy Can Be Easily Misdiagnosed in Children
Food sensitivity and intolerance may be mistaken for allergic reaction, even by doctors
Seeing Video of Self Struggling to Breathe Ups CPAP Adherence
Viewing the tapes helped convince patients to continue their sleep apnea treatment
Greater Engagement for Patients Who Read Visit Notes
Patients value confirming and remembering next steps, quicker access and results, sharing information
Stress Echo Value Questioned for Asymptomatic Aortic Stenosis
Neither increase in mean pressure gradient, systolic pulmonary artery pressure predicted outcome
Guidelines Developed for Art Therapy for Children With ASD
Domains of importance ID'd in surveys include art therapist's level of experience, choice of art materials
