PCI Beats Medical Tx in Stable Ischemic Heart Disease
Reduced risk of mortality for PCI vs. medical therapy in patients with objective evidence of ischemia
High-Value Research of 2014 Presented for Gastroenterology
Authors summarize 2014 studies that are highly relevant to gastroenterology, hepatology practice
Proteinuria Level Predicts Renal Outcome in Lupus Nephritis
Urinary red blood cells undermine a composite prediction of renal outcome
Full Rx Coverage Ups Outcomes for Patients Discharged After MI
Full coverage associated with greater quality-adjusted survival, less resource use per patient
Non-Toxic Version of C. Difficile May Help Fight Infection
Drinking safe strain seems to help prevent recurrence of its toxic cousin
Signal on Telomeres May Point to Cancer Risk Earlier
At issue is the shifting status of telomeres in the blood
Strategies Provided for Maximizing Payment
Intake forms should remind patients of their responsibility for paying bills, collection costs
Risk of All Cancers, Specific Cancers Up in Infertile Men
Risk of testicular cancer, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, all cancers up vs. men who have undergone vasectomy
High-Value Research of 2014 Presented for Geriatric Medicine
Authors summarize studies published in 2014 that are highly relevant to practice of geriatric medicine
Review: Fecal Transplants Effective Weapon Against C. Dif
Treatment effective for recurrent disease, research shows
