Core Needle Biopsy Helpful With Cervical Lymphadenopathy
Findings compared to fine-needle aspiration cytology, especially for lymphoma
Exercise Regimen Beneficial in Head, Neck CA Radiation Tx
Significant benefits of exercise regimen in reducing percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy placement
Morphine Linked With Adverse Outcomes Post-Tonsillectomy
Research suggests children with obstructive sleep apnea should not be given morphine for post-op pain
ASCO Reports Biggest Clinical Cancer Advances for 2015
The advance of the year is approval of four new therapies for treatment of CLL
Age Doesn’t Affect Outcome of Revision Cochlear Implantation
Restoration in speech perception scores after revision cochlear implantation in younger, older cohorts
Physicians Rank the Best EHR Systems of 2014
EHRs ranked in five performance areas, including quality of care, patient portal, technical support
Tonsillectomy May Benefit Tonsillitis-Associated Psoriasis
Review shows improvement in psoriasis for some patients; improvement not always sustained
Physicians Hit Barriers in Making Cancer Referrals
Sixty percent of physicians report encountering any barrier to cancer specialty referrals
Docs Should Negotiate Health Care Payer Contracts
Items to negotiate include easing of prior authorization process, extension for submitting claim
Collaboration Between Med Students Cuts Diagnostic Errors
Diagnostic accuracy higher for pairs than individuals assessing cases of respiratory distress
