Variations Identified in Free-Text Directions in E-Prescriptions
However, more than half of all prescriber's patient directions could be categorized into 25 concepts
Marijuana Legalization May Reduce Opioid Use
Implementation of adult-use marijuana laws linked to 6.38 percent lower rate of opioid prescribing
Metabolic Abnormalities Seen in Testicular Cancer Survivors
HTN, increased LDL and total cholesterol levels; lower rates of decreased HDL levels, abdominal fat
Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Therapy Differ in Women With Implants
Palpable cancers often detected at smaller size in breasts with implants; higher rates of mastectomy
Eating Veggies Found to Protect Against Atherosclerosis in Women
Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and brussels sprouts are most beneficial
Docs Engage Little to Coordinate Medicare Home Health Care
Findings based on use of form CMS-485 for plan certification between home health care agencies
Caffeine Citrate Helps Reduce Acute Kidney Injury in Preemies
Caffeine reduces both the incidence and severity of acute kidney injury
QI Project Reduces Unnecessary Peds Inpatient Electrolyte Testing
Decrease tied to nearly $300,000 in savings without any unintended adverse events
Depressive Symptoms Tied to Diabetes Self-Management
Weaker effects of social, emotional support seen in self-efficacy of diabetes management
Sudden Loss of Wealth Increases Risk of All-Cause Mortality
Increased risk of death in those with negative wealth shock versus continuously positive wealth
