Sports Participation Seems Safe for Children With LQTS
No cardiac events or deaths in treatment-compliant genotype-positive LQTS pediatric population
EHR Decision Support Ups Radiologic Test Appropriateness
Harms of computerized clinical decision-support capabilities of EHR rarely assessed
Antibiotic-Glucocorticoid Eardrops Found Superior in Acute Otorrhea
Clinically superior, cost less than oral antibiotics, observation for children with tympanostomy tubes
Guidance Offered for Managing Conflict With Patients
Good communication is crucial for managing encounters when denying a patient request
Wide Variation in NICU Antibiotic Prescribing Patterns
Big variation seen in prescribing rates, despite little difference in infection rates
Suboptimal Prescribing Attitudes Could Signal Personal Distress
Med students experiencing depression, alcohol abuse less likely to report impaired colleagues
CDC Details Mosquito-Borne Virus-Linked Death in Tennessee
Researchers identify lethal strain of La Crosse virus in Tennessee patient
Higher Altitude Linked With Lower Rates of ADHD
Low-lying states have rates up to 16 percent, compared to 6 percent in mountain regions
Allergy Season Predicted to Be One of the Worst, but Shorter
Doctors predict a shorter but rougher stretch of coughing, sneezing, and wheezing
Apple HealthKit App Facilitates Doctor-Patient Communication
Collaborations with EHR systems, hospitals, and health plans allows greater access to medical records
