ACOG: Doctors Should Urge Against Prenatal Marijuana Use
Recommendation notes evidence has shown it can affect infant brain development
Subclinical Hypothyroidism Ups DM Risk Only With Statin Use
No increased risk for patients with hypothyroidism treated with thyroid hormone replacement therapy
Medical Identity Theft Incidents Increasing
Increase of 21.7 percent in incidents since last report; theft is costly to consumers
Idarucizumab Deemed Effective for Dabigatran Reversal
Findings among patients with serious bleeding or who require an urgent procedure
Forgoing Bridging Anticoagulation Noninferior in A-Fib
Findings in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing elective operation, invasive procedure
Medications Can Increase Risk of Heat-Related Illness
Mechanisms include diuresis and electrolyte imbalance, sedation and cognitive impairment
Osteoarthritis Care Not Lining Up With Recommendations
Meta-analysis of quality indicator pass rates shows suboptimal care for all treatment domains
Hundreds Arrested Nationwide for Medicare/Medicaid Fraud
Many arrested were alleged to be involved in scams focused on Medicare's drug benefit
FDA Cracks Down on Online Sale of Illegal Medical Products
International effort takes aim at more than 1,050 websites
Caution in Social Media Age: Self-Promotion Can Backfire
Too much self-promotion can offend others, researchers note
