Overuse of Abx for Travelers’ Diarrhea Creating Superbugs
Researchers recommend caution when using antibiotics to treat digestive ills while abroad
Metabolic Syndrome May Raise Death Risk Postangiography
Significantly increased risk for stable patients but not for those with acute coronary syndrome
More Diverticulitis in Areas With Low-UV Light Exposure
Low versus high UV areas have higher rate of diverticulitis admissions, diverticular abscess
Physicians Rank the Best EHR Systems of 2014
EHRs ranked in five performance areas, including quality of care, patient portal, technical support
PCPs Can Use U/S to Rationalize Tx in Acute Shoulder Pain
Rotator cuff disease present in 81 percent of patients; an age of 40 or older strongly linked to disease
Reviews Summarize Efficacy of Depression Tx in Primary Care
Sets stage for implementation leading to successful clinical improvement in primary care
High Levels of Formaldehyde Seen in E-Cigarette Vapor
Levels up to 15 times higher than regular cigarettes
Tonsillectomy May Benefit Tonsillitis-Associated Psoriasis
Review shows improvement in psoriasis for some patients; improvement not always sustained
Acupuncture Viable for Pain Relief After Joint Replacement
Short-term pain reduction with adjunct acupuncture offered after hip, knee replacement
Routine Oral Anticoagulants May Not Benefit All With A-Fib
Ischemic stroke risk lower than thought in those with atrial fibrillation and CHA2DS2-VASc score of 1
