USPSTF: Screen All Adults for Depression in Primary Care
Form could be filled out during wait for visit, and patient could be referred for follow-up care
Patients Report Improved Care Access, Better Health With ACA
Gains seen in how many adults have insurance and a doctor, and say they are in better health
Improved Care Transitions Needed Post Ambulatory Surgery
Age independently associated with hospital admission
Cancer Patients Lack Awareness of Fertility Preservation Options
Almost one in three not told cancer treatment might affect future fertility
Delays Noted in the Reporting of Serious Patient Harms to FDA
Analysis found roughly 10 percent of cases were filed after 15-day deadline passed
Human Breast Milk Effective for Atopic Dermatitis in Infants
No significant difference in outcomes for human breast milk, 1 percent hydrocortisone ointment
Expansion of High-Deductible Plans to Impact Physician Care
Physicians must be able to balance provision of good clinical care with ability to limit costs
Generic Meds Boost Survival in Some Early Breast Cancers
Researchers found benefit from aromatase inhibitors and bisphosphonates
Ginger May Be Effective for Relieving Primary Dysmenorrhea
Meta-analysis shows reduction in pain visual analog score with ginger during days three to four of cycle
Nodal Radiation Doesn’t Impact Early Breast Cancer Survival
Researchers find it lowers chances of recurrence, but does not boost overall survival
