In ER, Combination of Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen Relieves Pain
No difference in pain reduction for ibuprofen and acetaminophen vs. 3 opioid/acetaminophen combos
Increases in U.S. Health Spending Tied to Health Service Price
Higher spending also linked to population growth and aging, negatively linked to disease incidence
Evidence Scant for Treatment of Cough With the Common Cold
Update recommends against nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents for adults, codeine for children
Delay in Tranexamic Acid Administration Reduces Benefit
Survival benefit decreases by 10 percent for every 15-minute delay in treatment for severe bleeding
ASCO Issues Statement Regarding Alcohol and Cancer
Alcohol-related cancers account for 5.5 percent of all cancers treated annually worldwide
Average Cost of Care in Year After Ovarian Cancer Surgery ~$100K
Patients bear about 3 percent of these costs in the form of out-of-pocket expenses
Doctors Have Extra Two Weeks to Preview Performance Data
Due to technical issue with Physician Compare, CMS extending time frame for physicians to view data
Lifestyle Changes Successfully Reduce Incidence of Diabetes
Reduced incidence seen with lifestyle changes, meds; however, effect of meds is short-lived
Info Via Social Media Apps May Increase Vaccine Acceptance
Infants of mothers with the apps more likely to be up-to-date on their vaccines in first 200 days of life
Intensity of Exercise Affects Impact on Mortality Risk
Findings support recommendation of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity
