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Acupuncture Effective for Post-Tonsillectomy Pain in Children
Less pain, analgesic drug consumption for children treated with acupuncture, standard analgesics
High-Value Research of 2014 Presented for Rheumatology
Authors summarize 2014 studies that are highly relevant to rheumatology
Statins Don’t Reduce Psoriasis Risk
Findings among patients with high, long-term adherence to statins
PCI Beats Medical Tx in Stable Ischemic Heart Disease
Reduced risk of mortality for PCI vs. medical therapy in patients with objective evidence of ischemia
Many Foods Marketed to Children Don’t Meet Nutrition Guidelines
53 percent of products advertised do not meet Interagency Working Group's recommendations
High-Value Research of 2014 Presented for Gastroenterology
Authors summarize 2014 studies that are highly relevant to gastroenterology, hepatology practice
Proteinuria Level Predicts Renal Outcome in Lupus Nephritis
Urinary red blood cells undermine a composite prediction of renal outcome
Texting Cuts Patients’ Need for Pain Meds During Surgery
Findings among patients receiving regional anesthesia during minor surgery
Full Rx Coverage Ups Outcomes for Patients Discharged After MI
Full coverage associated with greater quality-adjusted survival, less resource use per patient
Risk of All Cancers, Specific Cancers Up in Infertile Men
Risk of testicular cancer, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, all cancers up vs. men who have undergone vasectomy
