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
Modified Timolol Agent Effective for Infantile Hemangiomas
After average of 3.25 months, treated parts regressed significantly more than untreated parts
Ethical Implications for Looking Up Applicants on Facebook
Misinterpretation of content, implicit bias could undermine fair appraisal for applicants
Aerosolized Measles Vaccine Inferior to Subcutaneous Vaccine
Lower rate of seropositivity for children receiving aerosolized versus subcutaneous vaccine
Survey Looks at Patient Attitudes Regarding Informed Consent
Most respondents want to be asked for permission to participate in studies assessing medical practice
Lansoprazole Worsens Asthma Control in Poor Metabolizers
After six months of treatment, worse control in children with poor CYP2C19 metabolizer phenotype
Response to Parental Concerns of Autism Found Lacking
Early diagnosis is associated with better long-term outcomes
AMA Announces End of Sustainable Growth Rate Formula
Legislation includes provisions such as simplification of reporting programs, incentive payments
Quality Improvement Intervention Cuts Lost OR Time
Instruction sheets, text-message reminders can cut time lost due to cancellation on day of surgery