Autism Triggers Nonverbal Manifestation of GI Symptoms in Children
Somatic complaints, behavioral issues in children with ASD may actually be an expression of GI symptoms
ASA: Sustained Decrease Seen in Prescription Opioid Abuse in U.S.
Significant declines seen from 2002 to 2013 and 2014 and from 2015 to 2016, 2017, 2018
Nursing, Intensivist Staffing Tied to Lower Hospital Sepsis Rates
In contrast, greater physician staffing, hospitalist hours associated with higher sepsis rates
Sexual Harassment Common in Orthopedic Surgery Residents
Sixty-eight percent of female surgeons report sexual harassment during orthopedic surgery residency
Caregiver Characteristics Tied to Hospitalization Risk for Disabled Older Adults
Increased hospitalization risk tied to having a primary caregiver who helped with health care tasks
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Here is what the editors at Physician's Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of...
Primary Care Visits Dropped in Early Months of the Pandemic
Use of telemedicine increased, but fewer BP and cholesterol assessments being performed
CDC: Pet Hedgehogs, Bearded Dragons May Carry Salmonella
Agency says a dozen people have been hospitalized after contact with these pets
Outcomes Worse for Deferred Aortic Valve Replacement
Mortality, stroke, hospitalization seen in 19.1 and 4.0 percent with deferred versus expedited AVR
Mortality Risk Up With Newer Antipsychotic Use for Depression
Risk up for nonelderly adults with augmentation with newer antipsychotic versus second antidepressant
