Age, Creatinine, Ejection Fraction Predict Post-MI Survival
ACEF score is not significantly different from that based on 12 risk factors; predicts mortality after PCI
Suboptimal Prescribing Attitudes Could Signal Personal Distress
Med students experiencing depression, alcohol abuse less likely to report impaired colleagues
CDC Details Mosquito-Borne Virus-Linked Death in Tennessee
Researchers identify lethal strain of La Crosse virus in Tennessee patient
Allergy Season Predicted to Be One of the Worst, but Shorter
Doctors predict a shorter but rougher stretch of coughing, sneezing, and wheezing
Ethical Implications for Looking Up Applicants on Facebook
Misinterpretation of content, implicit bias could undermine fair appraisal for applicants
Medicare Spending Down in Year One of Pioneer ACO
Total adjusted per-beneficiary spending down in ACO group versus control group
Synthetic Drug ‘Flakka’ Causes Hallucinations, Fits of Rage
Use of chemical-cousin to 'bath salts' appears to be on the rise, experts say
Survey Looks at Patient Attitudes Regarding Informed Consent
Most respondents want to be asked for permission to participate in studies assessing medical practice
AMA Announces End of Sustainable Growth Rate Formula
Legislation includes provisions such as simplification of reporting programs, incentive payments
Placebo Response May Depend on Individual DNA
But more questions than answers exist at this point