Ultrasound Findings Can Predict Pancreas Transplant Failure
Absent or reversed arterial Doppler flow linked to subsequent transplant failure
Guidance Updated for Sedation of Pediatric Patients
Safe sedation needs a systematic approach, including medical supervision, pre-sedation assessment
Methylene Blue Appears to Boost Brain’s Memory Centers
But more research needed
ADT Plus Radiotherapy Ups Survival in Metastatic Prostate CA
Superior median, five-year OS for prostate RT plus ADT versus ADT alone in propensity score analyses
Health Care Workers’ Gloves Strong Source of Contamination
Clear evidence that gloves of health care workers contaminate hospital surfaces with bacteria
Patients Face High Hospital Bills Despite Having Insurance
Average out-of-pocket fee for privately insured adults topped $1,000 in 2013
2017 Will Bring Premium Rate Increases Under ACA
Experts say increases will mostly affect people who get modest subsidies or no financial assistance
Pre-Op Breast MRI Affected by Patient Positioning
Prone position might introduce error
Interim PET-CT Can Guide Treatment in Advanced Hodgkin’s
Adapted treatment guided by interim PET results linked to good overall, progression-free survival
APCs, Doctors Order Low-Value Services With Similar Frequency
Similar frequency for antibiotics, CT and MRI, radiography, and referrals
