U.S. Adolescents Exhibit Little Change in Hearing Loss
Hearing loss initially jumped between 2007 and 2008, but then dropped back down by 2010
Hyaluronic Acid Filler Deemed Safe, Effective for Neck Lines
Study of HA filler injection with 0.3 cc insulin syringe for horizontal neck lines
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
Poorer Perception of Nasal Function With Poor Mental Health
Poorer scores in all patient-reported outcome measures for poor versus good mental health
Average Increase in Physician Compensation 2.9% in 2016
Overall, 77 percent of physician specialties experienced increases in compensation
Educational Intervention Doesn’t Up Hand, Stethoscope Hygiene
No significant increase in hand hygiene; stethoscope hygiene remained at zero after intervention
AMA Module Offers Help for Adding Pharmacist to Practice
New education module offers six steps for integration of pharmacists into health care team
Capsaicin Nasal Spray Effective for Mixed Rhinitis Patients
Patients with self-reported nasal hyperreactivity had better therapeutic response evaluation
Distress Screening Tied to Fewer ER Visits for Cancer Patients
Lower risk ratios for ER use and hospitalization when cancer program adherence documented