RSNA: No Evidence for Age-Based Mammography Cut-Off
Researchers find benefits for some women up to the age of 90
Only Two Doses of HPV Vaccine Necessary for Younger Teens
Global study supports revised regimen for those under 15
Mortality Rate From Infectious Diseases Holding Steady in U.S.
Although new threats have emerged, number of patients dying from infections has stayed fairly stable
Mental Distress Common in Survivors of Teen, Young Adult CA
Most survivors with moderate and severe distress had not talked to a mental health professional
Review Suggests Yoga Beneficial in Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Significantly decreased bowel symptoms, disease severity, anxiety versus conventional treatment
Discussing Opioid Risks With Patients Reduces Misuse
Sixty percent lower rate of saving of pills among patients who talked to their doctor about risks
Computer Order Entry System Ups Antimicrobial Policy Compliance
After introduction of system, improvement seen in surveillance, compliance, approvals
USPSTF Continues to Recommend Against Thyroid Cancer Screening
Widespread routine thyroid cancer screening can lead to overdiagnosis, overtreatment
Rising Rx, ER Prices Pushing U.S. Health Care Spending Up
Prescription drugs are the fastest growing expense, report shows
Lean Sigma Six Methodology Can Cut Cesarean Rate
Cesarean rate decreased from 41.83 to 32.00 percent 10 months after improvement measures
