Health Care Utilization Common After ICD Shock Events
Forty-six percent of shock events have related health care use, with cardiac catheterization common
Similar Adverse Event Risk for Typical, Atypical Antipsychotics
However, greater use of brain imaging associated with atypical APMs after cardiac surgery in seniors
Lixisenatide Beneficial in Seniors With Uncontrolled Diabetes
Improved HbA1c reduction versus placebo in older patients uncontrolled on current medications
Shorter Runway Time Linked to Better Colon Cleansing
Shorter runway time doesn't increase residual gastric volume in patients undergoing EGD, colonoscopy
Dermoscopy + Triple Light Source Reliable in ID of Pityriasis Rosea
Classical hanging curtain sign seen in six patients with non-polarized light; in all patients with UV light
Zika RNA Appears to Clear Semen After About Three Months
But scientists say recs urging abstinence, condoms for six months after infection should still be followed
Health Care Use Up for Relapse-Free Hodgkin’s Survivors
Rate of outpatient visits, inpatient bed-days up, especially for those requiring multiple chemo courses
Bacteria, Fungi Found in Some Medicinal Marijuana Samples
Man undergoing cancer treatment died from fungal infection thought to come from medical marijuana
Orbital Cellulitis Reported After Use of Facial Soft-Tissue Filler
Patient had had soft-tissue filler injection and cheek-lifting cable sutures inserted six years earlier
Medicare Shared Savings Linked to Lower Post-Acute Spending
And, performance is similar on standardized costs for Oregon, Colorado Medicaid ACO models
