Blood Test Has Potential for Detecting Concussion in Children
Could help reduce number of CT scans and associated radiation exposure
ACP Issues Guidance on ‘Concierge’ Practices
Growth of DPCPs fueled by physicians' frustration; may exacerbate disparities in health care
Loss of Consciousness at SAH Onset Indicates Early Brain Injury
LOC at onset of subarachnoid hemorrhage linked to death or severe disability at 12 months
Leg Strength Linked to Healthier Brain Aging
Study of women suggests boosting walking force, speed pays mental dividends
D-Dimer Levels Predict DVT in Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Only D-dimer level at two weeks after injury accurately predict deep vein thrombosis formation
AHA: Reducing Blood Pressure Target Could Increase Benefits
Risk of CVD was lowered by 25 percent, while all-cause mortality risk was reduced 27 percent
Web-Based CBT Program Cuts Suicidal Ideation in Interns
Web-based cognitive behavioral therapy program reduces likelihood of endorsing suicidal ideation
Expanding Rooming, Discharge Office Protocols Can Save Time
Delegating rooming, discharge tasks to clinical support staff can save physicians ≥1 hour/day
ACP Joins Amicus Curiae Brief to Supreme Court
Brief urges Supreme Court to uphold considerations of race, ethnicity in med school application process
Raloxifene Does Not Appear to Boost Cognition in Alzheimer’s
Researchers find no cognitive benefits from raloxifene in women with mild to moderate dementia