Germline Mutations ID’d in 8.5 Percent of Children With Cancer
Germline mutations found in cancer-predisposing genes of 8.5 percent of 1,120 children, teens
Sofosbuvir-Velpatasvir Successful in Hep C Regardless of Genotype
Three studies show high sustained virologic response rates, regardless of HCV genotype
Group Medicine Appointments Effective for Glycemic Control
Greater proportion of patients with T2DM reach target HbA1c levels; faster rate of HbA1c decline
Significant Changes With Sham Sx in Prostatic Hyperplasia
Review shows significant change in symptom scores, maximum urinary flow in sham surgery arm
Hypertension-Linked ER Visits Common and Increasing
Estimated yearly incidence rate up by 5.2 percent per year from 2006 to 2012 for HTN-linked ER visits
Burnout Reduces Readiness to Change Teaching Approaches
Clinical faculty with low occupational burnout more likely to be in action stage of change
Review: El Niño Southern Oscillation Has Effects on Skin
Increases and decreases in occurrence of specific skin conditions with El Niño, La Niña
AAFP: Expected 0.5 Percent Pay Increase Reduced to Zero
Medicare physician fee schedule shows expected Medicare pay increase reduced for all specialties
Robotic Surgery May Be Superior to Laparoscopic for Uterine CA
Robotic is more costly, but results in shorter length of stay and greater rate of lymph node dissection
Vitamin D Supplementation Doesn’t Cut Colds in Asthma
Rate of colds did not differ for those receiving vitamin D supplementation, placebo
