Choosing Wisely: How to Implement in Clinical Practice
Strategies to improve chance of success include familiarization with evidence behind recs
Genes May Be Key to a Better HIV Vaccine
Findings challenge one-shot-fits-all approach, could guide development of future vaccines
Antibodies to Serum Amyloid P Deplete Amyloid Deposits
Phase 1 study shows safe, efficient depletion of deposits in liver, kidney in systemic amyloidosis
AMA Suggests Ways to Encourage Use of Patient Portals
Suggestions include training staff on portal use; showing patients how to use the portal
Wildfires Can Trigger Acute Coronary Events for Miles Around
Strongest association seen for men and people 65 and older
Guidelines Updated for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Treatment
Panel strongly against use of anticoagulation, imatinib, endothelin receptor antagonist
Breast CA Survivors Gain More Weight Than Cancer-Free Peers
Survivors, especially those who received chemo, gained more weight versus cancer-free women
Mammography Radiation Exposure May Be Overestimated
Radiation dose from screening mammogram found to be up to 35 percent lower than previously believed
Antidepressant+NSAID May Raise Risk of Intracranial Hemorrhage
No indication any particular type of antidepressant carries a greater risk than others
Smartphone Data Might Help Identify Symptoms of Depression
Small study contends that people who use the devices more often are likelier to have the disorder
