Studies Highlight Tools for Diagnosis of COPD
Tools include FEV1/FVC and laryngeal height plus Lung Function Questionnaire
More Variation in Costs Than Outcomes of PCI in VA System
Smaller variation in one-year risk-adjusted mortality than in risk-standardized costs after PCI
May Be Room for Improvement in U/S Transducer Hygiene
Research indicates some institutions use cover materials of unacceptable permeability
Prophylactic Antimicrobials Overused in Urologic Surgery
In community practice, overall rate of compliance with AUA Best Practices is less than 60 percent
ASCO Reports Biggest Clinical Cancer Advances for 2015
The advance of the year is approval of four new therapies for treatment of CLL
Self-Management Program Cuts Depressive Symptoms in Diabetes
DIAMOS program also linked to significant reduction in risk of incident major depression
5 Percent of Seniors Discharged From ER Admitted Within Days
Older age, chronic conditions associated with the greatest odds of admission
Smaller Goals to Start Could Boost Activity in Sedentary
For those who are inactive, any activity may be better than none
CDC: Opioid Rx Prevalent in Reproductive-Aged Females
Experts recommend lowest effective dose for shortest amount of time + birth control
Moderate Changes in Lipids With Tocilizumab/Tofacitinib in RA
Review shows no changes for rheumatoid arthritis patients with tumor necrosis factor antagonist tx
