Mortality Up With Spontaneous Bleeding After PCI
Bleeding associated with increased rate of death, similar to that seen with myocardial infarction
Most Hospitalists Would Not Order Inpatient Mammography
Few hospitalists would order a mammogram for a hospitalized woman who was overdue for screening
Study Highlights Third-Line Treatment Options for T2DM
TZD effective post metformin + exenatide; exenatide effective post metformin + glimepiride
Exercise Cuts Pain Interference From Diabetic Neuropathy
Aerobic exercise intervention doesn't appear to change pain severity measures
Children With Neuro Disorders Need Flu Vaccine, May Not Get It
Children with neurological conditions more likely to develop flu-related complications
Medical Debt Burden Higher in Texas, Florida
California and New York fully expanded Medicaid coverage under ACA, but Texas and Florida did not
Many Doctors Haven’t Started Dealing With ICD-10 Revision
Tips to ease transition include contacting vendors and health plans, improving documentation
Art Program Hones Med Students’ Visual Observation Skills
Students become better at observation and appreciate the importance of communication
ACEi/ARB Use Lowers Incidence of Appropriate ICD Shock
Lower incidence of appropriate implantable cardiac defibrillator shock in patients with cardiomyopathy
Two New Strategies Show Promise in Treating Crohn’s Dz
Stem cells, fecal transplants show promise but more research needed
