Central Venous Pressure-Guided Hydration Beneficial in CKD, CHF
Reduced risk of contrast-induced nephropathy with no increase in acute heart failure
Accuracy of Clinical Diagnosis in TIA Called Into Question
Acute infarction on DWI seen in similar numbers of patients clinically diagnosed as TIA, TNA
Herpes Zoster Risk in RA Up With Older Age, Prednisone Dose
HZ risk comparable after initiation of TNFi, non-TNFi, and conventional synthetic DMARDs
Seven Behaviors Suggested to Improve ‘Art of Medicine’
Seven behaviors promote more consistent practice of interpersonal aspects of medicine
Toxic Skin Effects Common With EGFR-TKI Use in NSCLC
Afatinib therapy linked to earlier paronychia onset; more dermatological visits for skin toxic effects
Paracentesis Underutilized in Patients With Cirrhosis, Ascites
In-hospital mortality down with paracentesis use; trend toward reduction in mortality for early tx
Nutraceuticals Alone or With Ezetimibe Aid in Dyslipidemia
Improvement in lipid profile for nutraceuticals alone or in combo for statin-intolerant patients
Presence of Medical Students in ER Slightly Ups Length of Stay
Increase of about five minutes in ER length of stay is significant, but unlikely to be clinically relevant
Mindfulness Tx Aids Cancer-Linked Cognitive Impairment
Benefits for breast and colorectal cancer survivors with mindfulness-based stress reduction
Cognitive Therapy, Meds Equally Effective for Major Depression
Researchers find both treatments can benefit patients with major depressive disorder
