Survey Reveals Prediabetes Knowledge Gaps in Primary Care
Fewer than one in 10 PCPs surveyed named all risk factors identified by American Diabetes Association
Guidelines Developed for Art Therapy for Children With ASD
Domains of importance ID'd in surveys include art therapist's level of experience, choice of art materials
Stress Echo Value Questioned for Asymptomatic Aortic Stenosis
Neither increase in mean pressure gradient, systolic pulmonary artery pressure predicted outcome
Greater Engagement for Patients Who Read Visit Notes
Patients value confirming and remembering next steps, quicker access and results, sharing information
Seeing Video of Self Struggling to Breathe Ups CPAP Adherence
Viewing the tapes helped convince patients to continue their sleep apnea treatment
Food Allergy Can Be Easily Misdiagnosed in Children
Food sensitivity and intolerance may be mistaken for allergic reaction, even by doctors
Obesity in Teens Ups Colon, Rectal Cancer Risk in Adulthood
Concerns are growing about weight's impact on development of chronic disease, researchers say
ADHD Rx Associated With a Lower Risk for Alcohol, Drug Abuse
Linked to a 35 percent lower risk among men and 31 percent lower risk among women
No Need for Obese Patients to Lose Weight Before THR, TKR
Obese patients achieve about the same pain relief and improved function as normal-weight patients
Continuing Statin After Adverse Rx Tied to Lower Cardiac Risk
Continued statin prescription linked to lower incidence of cardiovascular events and death
