IOM: Raise Legal Age to 21 for Tobacco Purchase
Such a move would save thousands of lives and lower number of smokers, says Institute of Medicine
AMA, CDC Partner to Focus on Diabetes Prevention
Getting the millions of Americans at risk for type 2 tested is the first step, experts say
FDA Updates Recs for Cleaning of Reusable Med Devices
Updated rules in response to contaminated duodenoscopes
Long-Term NSAID Use Beneficial in Knee Osteoarthritis
Improvements in pain, stiffness, physical function, and in knee joint space width
Single Paravertebral Blockade Seems Safe in Herpes Zoster
Safe and effective treatment modality in patients with acute thoracic herpes zoster
Clinical Trial Data Often Not Reported in Timely Manner
Delays in filing findings on new treatments mean patients aren't informed, researcher says
More Support for ‘Timing Hypothesis’ in HRT Use
No cardiovascular disease protective effect seen
Exercise Perfusion CT Imaging IDs Coronary Stenosis
Imaging is feasible and accurate for identifying hemodynamically significant coronary stenosis
CVD Risk Up With Androgen Deprivation Tx in Prostate Cancer
Highest risk during first 6 months of ADT among men who had ≥2 cardiovascular events before tx
Persistent EHR Nonadoption Could Mean Lower Payment
Less likely to receive additional payments for managing chronic conditions/complex needs
