From the Journals
TAPs top epidurals in ventral hernia repair
Patients who had transversus abdominis plane blocks for pain controal had shorter hospital stays and received fewer opioids, compared with those...
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA: Benefits still outweigh risks from paclitaxel-coated devices for PAD
The FDA is investigating data from a recent meta-analysis of increased long-term mortality risk from paclitaxel-coated balloons and paclitaxel-...
Article
Cyberbullied by anti-vaxxers: Monique Tello Part I
How Dr. Tello became the target of anti-vaccination activists and how hard it’s been to fix the issue.
Audio
The effects of delayed contraception
Treat-to-target approach for CVD risk factors decreased atherosclerosis in RA patients.
Feature
GoFundMe CEO: ‘Gigantic gaps’ in health system showing up in crowdfunding
Scrolling through GoFundMe reveals seemingly an endless number of people who need help or support. A common theme: the cost of health care.
Law & Medicine
Mandatory reporting laws
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Carbs vs. fats for CVD
A novel agent cuts LDL in patients who are intolerant to statins.
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Courts stop contraceptive mandate
Back pain persists in one in five patients.
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Breast cancer study: No link between soy, all-cause mortality
Drug price inflation is being fueled by both new and existing drugs.
From the Journals
Clinical trial: AVATaR studies pulmonary complications following robotic surgery
A study looks at pulmonary complications occurring with mechanical ventilation following robotic surgery.
Latest News
ATTRACT trial shouldn’t detract from pharmacomechanical thrombolysis
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Dermatologic comorbidities of atopic dermatitis
Does reduced degradation of insulin by the liver cause type 2 diabetes?
From the Journals
Robotic sleeve gastrectomy may heighten organ space infection risk
Latest News
New or existing drugs? Both fuel price inflation
Existing drugs, not new drugs, drove much of the inflation in brand-name drug prices.
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Daily News Special: SABCS
The latest clinical medicine news from the 2018 annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.
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Deep sleep decreases, Alzheimer’s increases
There is reassuring data on pregnancy outcomes for women with atopic dermatitis.
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Think outside lower body for pelvic pain
The editor-in-chief of Blood has a few tips on how you can get your work published.
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AAP guidance: How to ask about military service
Neudexta is mainly being prescribed for dementia and Parkinson’s.
From the Journals
Spending on medical marketing increased by $12.2 billion over the last 2 decades
“Although marketing expanded over the 2 decades, regulatory oversight remained relatively limited,” according to the authors.
Conference Coverage
Don’t leave vaginal hysterectomies behind, surgeon urges
LAS VEGAS – While procedure rates are dropping, Rosanne M. Kho, MD, says research reveals the value of the approach.
From the Journals
Clinical trial: Surgical glue for hernia repair
Super glue may have a role in hernia repair.
From the Journals
Inguinal hernia recurrence rates in women lower after laparoscopic repair
Laparoscopic repair may be the best way to avoid recurrence of inguinal hernia in women.
Feature
HIPAA compliance: Three cases to learn from
Security experts say physicians can learn from three 2018 HIPAA penalties by the Office for Civil Rights.
Conference Coverage
Endometriosis surgery: Women can expect years-long benefits
LAS VEGAS – Be confident in the results of laparoscopic endometriosis excision.