Choosing Wisely: How to Implement in Clinical Practice
Strategies to improve chance of success include familiarization with evidence behind recs
AMA Suggests Ways to Encourage Use of Patient Portals
Suggestions include training staff on portal use; showing patients how to use the portal
Antidepressant+NSAID May Raise Risk of Intracranial Hemorrhage
No indication any particular type of antidepressant carries a greater risk than others
Smartphone Data Might Help Identify Symptoms of Depression
Small study contends that people who use the devices more often are likelier to have the disorder
Arts Observation Curriculum May Be Beneficial for Medical Students
Learning to observe objectively and communicate observations important in clinical practice
Progress in Reporting Conflict of Interest Among IRB Members
Percentage of members who felt another member didn't disclose financial relationships down '05 to '14
Uncontrolled Diabetes Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia
Older patients with more disease complications have greater cognitive decline
Alcohol Use Appears to Impair Driving More Than Cannabis Use
And combination of the two increases risks but effect isn't doubled
Stimulant Addiction May Affect Brains Differently by Gender
It's not clear why past drug dependence is linked to less gray matter in female brains, researchers say
FDA Approves Rexulti for Schizophrenia, Depression
But shouldn't be prescribed to some older people
