ACA Tied to Nearly 17 Million Gaining Health Coverage
But many Americans still can't afford medical care
Full Rx Coverage Ups Outcomes for Patients Discharged After MI
Full coverage associated with greater quality-adjusted survival, less resource use per patient
Non-Toxic Version of C. Difficile May Help Fight Infection
Drinking safe strain seems to help prevent recurrence of its toxic cousin
Acupuncture Effective for Post-Tonsillectomy Pain in Children
Less pain, analgesic drug consumption for children treated with acupuncture, standard analgesics
Statins Don’t Reduce Psoriasis Risk
Findings among patients with high, long-term adherence to statins
Texting Cuts Patients’ Need for Pain Meds During Surgery
Findings among patients receiving regional anesthesia during minor surgery
High-Value Research of 2014 Presented for Geriatric Medicine
Authors summarize studies published in 2014 that are highly relevant to practice of geriatric medicine
ARVO: Hydroxychloroquine Daily Dosing Recs Often Exceeded
Seventy percent of patients had daily dosages above recommended 6.5 mg/kg of ideal body weight
USPSTF: Not Enough Data on E-Cigarettes As Cessation Aid
More and better data is needed, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says
FDA Petitioned to Stop Sales of Essure Implant
Reported complications include back and pelvic pain, dislodged coils, heavy prolonged menstrual periods
