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Studies Highlight Tools for Diagnosis of COPD
Tools include FEV1/FVC and laryngeal height plus Lung Function Questionnaire
Most PCPs Consider Advanced Imaging of Value to Patient Care
Docs whose careers predate proliferation of imaging assign higher value to advanced imaging
Childhood Neglect Appears to Affect White Matter Integrity
Changes less significant in children placed in high-quality foster care at an early age
Early Alert Intervention Cuts Heart Failure Readmission
Significant reduction in 30-day readmission after implementation of early alert system
Exercise Regimen Beneficial in Head, Neck CA Radiation Tx
Significant benefits of exercise regimen in reducing percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy placement
High Penicillin Prescribing Could Build Reservoirs of Resistance
Significant difference in minimum inhibitory concentration for high, low prescribers of penicillin G
Pre-Op Back Pain, Pain Sensitivity Predict Outcomes
Findings in a group of patients undergoing surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis
Viruses Implicated in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
More research is needed to define what role they play, researcher says
AAP Approves 2015 Vaccine Schedule for Children, Teens
Minor changes from 2014 format include footnotes; extensive revision to meningococcal footnote
AAP Opposes Legalization of Marijuana
But supports compassionate use for children with debilitating, terminal illnesses
