Probiotics, Chewing Gum Found Ineffective for Pharyngitis
Neither reduces severity of sore throat or difficulty swallowing in first three days of use
Counseling Linked to Reduction in Vaccine Exemption Rates
Significant drop in rates in Washington after implementation of bill mandating parental counseling
Payment for Laboratory Tests Set to Reduce Starting Jan. 1, 2018
CMS Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule to result in drop in payments for physician office-based tests
Long-Term Macrolide Use Linked to Resistant P. Acnes
Long-term oral macrolides for treatment of acne may increase macrolide resistance
High Fatty Liver Index Tied to Colorectal Adenomas
Compared with low-index group, those with high index have more frequent, more advanced adenomas
Anaphylaxis Is Rare Complication of Pregnancy
Estimated incidence is 1.6 per 100,000 maternities; often the result of a reaction to antibiotics
Year One Results Out for Value-Based Payment Modifier Program
Overall, 29.3 percent of eligible practices failed to register and report data and received a penalty
Microbiome Intervention With Niacin Aids Insulin Sensitivity
Delayed-release microcapsules of nicotinic acid induce favorable microbiome changes
PCPs Perform Ultrasound for DVT Similarly to Vascular Experts
However, further training could improve general practitioners' sensitivity
Yogurt, But Not Milk, May Lower Hip Fracture Risk
Findings based on combination of high intake of fermented milk products and fruits, vegetables
