Inappropriate Prescribing of Abx High in Urgent Care Centers
Patterns of antibiotic prescribing vary substantially by care setting
Two-Thirds of Parents Report Their Child Has Had Headache
Only 44% of parents would definitely go to ER if their child had headache that didn't improve with meds
Higher Vitamin D Levels May Lower Breast Cancer Risk
Pooled analysis finds levels ≥60 ng/mL are most protective among women aged 55 years and older
Two Regimens Fail to Stop Declines in β-Cell Function
Metformin alone or after insulin no help in youth with new diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance
Most Back Pain Patients Halt Opioid Use After Surgery
Duration of preoperative opioid predicts sustained use after surgery
Virtual Assistants Not HIPAA Compliant
Lawyer recommends physicians should not bring Siri and Alexa to the office
Data Support FDA Restrictions on Child Cough and Cold Medicines
Surveillance data showed more adverse events for children exposed to hydrocodone than codeine
Jury Awards $4.62B in Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Lawsuit
The award includes $550 million in compensatory damages and $4.14 billion in punitive damages
Peer-Led Education Helps Physicians Save Time With EHRs
Peer-based education program, based on training implemented in SCPMG, can improve efficiency
Basal Insulin Analogs Don’t Cut Hypoglycemia-Linked ER Visits
No reduced risk of hypoglycemia-linked ER visits, admissions for basal insulin analog vs. NPH insulin
