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Accuracy, Timing of Pre-Op Lung CA Evaluation Can Be Improved
Most patients have pre-op CT scans; 88 percent have no invasive preoperative staging
Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors Seem Safe in CML With CKD
In these patients, no further decline in GFR, regardless of TKI used
Most Obstetricians Screen for Group B Strep at 35 to 37 Weeks
Variation in sites used to collect samples and in first-line intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis agents
Test Set Performance Indicators Correlate Well With Clinical Audit
In mammography, JAFROC and location sensitivity correlate with several clinical audit parameters
‘Thrifty Phenotype’ Leads to Less Weight Loss in Obese
Energy expenditure during fasting and response to overfeeding predict response to caloric restriction
U.S. Health Spending Projected to Rise 5.8 Percent By 2024
Increase due to ACA coverage expansions, faster economic growth, population aging
U.K. Study: Alcohol Use Tied to Less Disability in Chronic Pain
But U.S. physicians wary; say chronic drinking can worsen pain over time
Total Knee Arthroplasty Effective Option for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Procedure can 'turn back time' on the joints, at least temporarily
Targeted Exercises Can Boost Men’s Bone Health
Findings for weight-lifting, jump training in middle-aged men with osteopenia
CDC: Too Few U.S. Adolescents Getting HPV Vaccination
4 out of 10 girls, 6 out of 10 boys haven't started series
