Morbidity, Mortality Up for Patients With Delirium in ICU
Researchers recommend screening and monitoring for delirium in all critically ill patients
NASH-Linked Changes Impact Metformin Pharmacokinetics
Mice study shows alteration in kidney transporter expression, altered metformin pharmacokinetics
MRI Can Visualize Effects of Traction on Herniated Discs
Changes include change in disc shape, reduction of herniated disc volume, widening of the facet joint
Healthy Teens Exhibit Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction
Significant drop in forced expiratory volume in one second reported for 17.8 percent of teens
Metabolic Syndrome Up With ADT in Prostate Cancer
Increases in components of metabolic syndrome, and in prevalence of full metabolic syndrome
American Society of Clinical Oncology, May 29 – June 2
The 51st Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology The annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) was...
Surgery for Low-Grade DCIS May Not Improve Survival
No difference found in survival for women with low-grade DCIS who did or did not have surgery
Nearly 3 in 10 Americans Have Alcohol Use Disorder
Fewer than 20 percent get help
CMS: Hospital Charges for Common Procedures Up
And hematologists/oncologists and ophthalmologists top list of high earners
Most Part D Plans Cover at Least One Biologic DMARD
In most plans, patients required to pay coinsurance percentage, averaging 29.6 percent of drug costs
