AAFP Objects to Plan to Expand VA Nurses’ Scope of Practice
VA plan would remove provision that nurses need to be supervised by physicians
Radiotherapy Use for DCIS Tied to Subsequent Mastectomy Risk
Women with DCIS in area with high RT use have higher odds of mastectomy at time of second event
Antipsychotic Polypharmacy Has Prevalence of 12 Percent
Diagnosis of schizophrenia, length of stay of 90 days or more are strongest predictors of polypharmacy
Intake of Marine ω-3 PUFAs Tied to Colorectal Cancer Survival
High intake after CRC diagnosis associated with lower risk of CRC-specific mortality
Widely Protective Vaccine Against Chlamydia Appears Promising
Bacteria's ability to spread within cells was halted, researcher says
Severe Hypoglycemia Linked to Mortality, CVD Events in T1DM
Prior severe hypoglycemic events within one year linked to increased risk of all-cause mortality, CVD
Program Can Help Patient-Centered Practice Transition
At practices in Alberta, significant impact seen for cognitive task analysis training program
Low-FODMAP Bread May Reduce Symptoms of IBS
Low-FODMAP rye bread helps IBS patients to control their symptoms and reduces accumulation of GI gas
Another Non-Travel Related Case of Zika in Florida
If confirmed, cases would be first instances of Zika infection in continental United States
Persistent Use Higher With New Generation Beta-Blockers
Notable improvement seen with carvedilol and nebivolol, but not betaxolol
