Critical Care Docs Rarely Discuss Religion With Patients, Families
Researchers find a significant need goes unfulfilled
Observation Stays Can Exceed Cost of Inpatient Deductible
For 26.6% of Medicare beneficiaries, cumulative financial liability up with observational stays
Cervical Pessary Doesn’t Reduce Preterm Birth in Twin Pregnancy
Little difference in rate of spontaneous birth <34 weeks, perinatal death with use of cervical pessary
Immunological Cross-Reactions May Increase Food Allergies
IgE stimulated by a cross-reactive inhalant allergen can result in allergic reactions to diverse foods
Endoscopic Evaluation Advised in Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Report of elderly man with mantle cell lymphoma in addition to diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
FDA Warns of Joint Pain Tied to DPP-4 Inhibitors
Agency advises users with such symptoms to contact their doctor
AAP: In Office Visits, Ask Every Adolescent About Alcohol Use
Many starting at younger ages, so more likely to binge drink
Consensus for Early Peanut Exposure in High-Risk Infants
Interim guidance issued in response to study finding exposure lowered chances of allergy by 80 percent
Ultrasound, MRI Comparable for Cervical Cancer Staging
Transvaginal sonography, a feasible and economic imaging modality
Leadless Cardiac Pacemaker Deemed Safe, Effective
In most patients, leadless cardiac pacemaker met prespecified pacing and sensing requirements
