News
New hypertension guidelines would add 16 million new diagnoses
A new analysis estimates that adopting the 2017 ACC/AHA hypertension guidelines would add 15 million Americans to the ranks of the hypertensives,...
Clinical Review
Diagnosis and Management of Aggressive B-Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
From Froedtert Hospital and the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI.
Clinical Review
Management of Dyslipidemia in the Elderly
From the Harrison School of Pharmacy, Auburn University, Mobile, AL.
Outcomes Research in Review
Survey-Based Priming Intervention Linked to Improved Communication with the Seriously Ill
Outcomes Research in Review
Are There Differences in Efficacy and Safety Between 2nd-Generation Drug-Eluting Stents for Left Main Coronary Intervention?
Study Overview
Objective. To compare the effectiveness and safety profiles of various second-...
Outcomes Research in Review
Usability and Patient Perceptions of the Sarilumab Pen for Treatment of RA
Study Overview
Objective. To assess usability and patient perceptions of the sarilumab auto-injector...
News
For some opioid overdose survivors, stigma from clinicians hinders recovery
Positive steps might include giving stakeholders "sample scripts of ... nonstigmatizing conversations between caregivers and the people...
News
Do carbs drive obesity? With evidence inconclusive, debate continues
Is a calorie just a calorie, regardless of whether the source is carbohydrate, protein, or fat?
News
Home-based CBT significantly improved IBS symptoms
The intervention required 60% less clinician time and appeared to be at least as effective as conventional CBT.
News
Pain remains after rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis
AMSTERDAM – Almost one in five people with rheumatoid arthritis still experience pain 1 year after their diagnosis.
FDA/CDC
Cost led to missed care for 4.5% of Americans in 2017
Steady decline in national rate appears to have halted.
Video
Intensive treatment for T2D pays off in the long run
ORLANDO – Long-term follow-up of the Steno-2 study confirms that intensive therapy for type 2 diabetes saves money because of reduced...
News
Trump administration proposes changes to HHS, FDA
The action is part of a sweeping reform proposal, issued June 21, aimed at bringing more operational efficiency to the federal government as a...
News
Could tackling maternal obesity prevent later CVD in offspring?
Most evidence supporting this hypothesis comes from animal studies.
News
MI risk prediction after noncardiac surgery simplified
ORLANDO – Three conventional cardiovascular risk factors tell the tale.
News
Additional training may be warranted for clinicians administering DTaP
Track record reveals need to reduce vaccine errors.
News
Do free meals to physicians affect opioid prescribing?
SAN DIEGO – Physicians who received 1 free meal made about 150 opioid claims; those who received more than 10 made more than 700 claims.
Clinical Edge
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Does Chronic Kidney Disease Affect Vaccine Response?
July 14, 2018
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Zoster and Pneumococcal Vaccines Are Compatible
July 14, 2018
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HPV Vaccine Proves Ineffective in HIV Patients
July 14, 2018
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Age Matters During a Pertussis Outbreak
July 14, 2018
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Newer Vaccine Technologies Can Speed Response
July 14, 2018
Quality Improvement Case Studies
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Multidisciplinary Diabetes Care in a Safety Net Clinic: Lessons Learned from a Quality Improvement Initiative -
Implementation of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Guidelines in an Urban Pediatric Primary Care Clinic -
Reducing Deep Joint Infection in Hip Hemiarthroplasty—A Quality Improvement Project -
Simple Patient Care Instructions Translate Best: Safety Guidelines for Physician Use of Google Translate -
Evaluation of an Enhanced Discharge Summary Template: Building a Better Handoff Document
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FDA/CDC
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Patient-Physician Communication and Diabetes Self-Care
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CANVAS data: Canagliflozin generally well tolerated up to 6.5 years -
