Most Hospitalists Would Not Order Inpatient Mammography
Few hospitalists would order a mammogram for a hospitalized woman who was overdue for screening
Single-Dose Injection Rx Ups Bone Density in Frail Elderly
But stronger bones did not translate into fewer fractures in this elderly, high-risk population
Medical Debt Burden Higher in Texas, Florida
California and New York fully expanded Medicaid coverage under ACA, but Texas and Florida did not
Maternal C-Type Natriuretic Peptide Tied to Pre-Eclampsia
In late pregnancy, NTproCNP associated with diastolic and mean arterial pressure
Three-Drug Combo Cream Effective for Melasma
Compared with other cream formulations, side effects were tolerable
Art Program Hones Med Students’ Visual Observation Skills
Students become better at observation and appreciate the importance of communication
Many Doctors Haven’t Started Dealing With ICD-10 Revision
Tips to ease transition include contacting vendors and health plans, improving documentation
High Costs for False-Positive Mammograms, Overdiagnosis
National expenditure estimated at $4 billion/year for false-positive mammograms, breast CA overdiagnosis
Higher Risk of Heart Disease Seen With Shorter Stature
Increased risk possibly linked to the genetics that also determine height
Candy Twists Alternative to Glucola Drink for GDM Screening
Same sensitivity for glucola, candy twists; improved false-referral rate, PPV, detection rate for candy