Most Patients Do Not Disclose Complementary Medicine Use
Lack of inquiry from providers, fear of disapproval, belief CM is safe among reasons for nondisclosure
Higher Triglycerides May Be Protective in the Very Elderly
Higher triglyceride levels tied to lower risk of cognitive decline, ADL decline, frailty aggravation, and death
Operative Treatment Seems Most Effective for Adult Lumbar Scoliosis
Nonoperative tx advised if patient satisfied with spine-related health; surgery may improve outcomes
Intervention Can Reduce Orders for Inpatient Urine Cultures
Intervention includes notifications to providers, changes to order sets, new urine culture reflex tests
Odds of Receiving Tx for CAD Up With Medicare Advantage
However, no significant difference seen in intermediate outcomes for those enrolled in MA, FFS Medicare
44.4 Million Estimated to Be Diagnosed With Cervical Cancer by 2069
From 2020 to 2069, 6.7 to 7.7 million cases could be averted by scaling up HPV vaccination by 2020
Hospital Program Does Not Cut Mortality for Acute Kidney Injury
But drop in hospital length of stay, improvement in metrics seen
Guideline Covers Extracutaneous Manifestations of Psoriasis
Second guideline presents evidence for different biologic agents, including adverse events
One-Third of PCPs Discuss Breast Cancer Treatments With Patients
However, many report feeling uncomfortable or believing they lack the necessary knowledge
Excessively Sleepy OSA Subtype Tied to Increased CVD Risk
Excessive daytime sleepiness linked to higher risk for CVD, coronary heart disease, heart failure in OSA
