Treatment Patterns for DCIS Shift From 1991 to 2010
Highest proportion of patients opts for lumpectomy and radiation therapy
Some Changes Seen in Line With ‘Choosing Wisely’ Initiative
Declines in two of seven recommendations: imaging for headache, cardiac imaging for low-risk patients
Advanced-Stage Breast CA More Likely in Certain Racial Groups
African-American, white Hispanic women more likely to receive non-guideline-concordant treatment
Hospital Factors Can Overcome ‘Weekend Effect’
Improved staffing; electronic records; additional inpatient, aftercare resources help
Americans Spend More on Health Care, but Fare Worse
Comparison with 12 industrialized nations shows more money spent, but life expectancy is lowest
Two Decision Instruments ID Major Injuries in Blunt Trauma
Decision instruments have high sensitivity for identifying clinically significant thoracic injuries
IDSA: Infections May Be the Underlying Cause of Many Falls
Illness can lower blood pressure, lead to dizziness, researchers say
Most Cancer Patients Believe Surgery Will Be Curative
Findings even among patients with stage IV lung, colorectal cancer
Early Detection Still Key to Breast Cancer Survival
Despite advances in treatment, finding smaller tumors linked to better results
Ultrasound Diagnosis of Fetal Teratoma Very Accurate
Very high sensitivity, low false-positives, but prognosis depends on location, size
