Missed blood test results
A patient’s positive hepatitis B results were overlooked for 7 years.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Physical activity’s effect on cancer mortality
Exercise may not only prevent cancer from developing, but it may also reduce the risk of death after cancer is diagnosed.
Stat consult: Allergic rhinits
Allergic rhinitis is the twelfth most common diagnosis made at family physician visits.
Inulin as a nutritional supplement
Inulin is a collective term for a large group of complex, natural carbohydrates.
Suboxone and methadone—our readers weigh in on the pros and cons
Research has shown that use of suboxone and methadone, in conjunction with counseling, can be effective addiction treatment.
Preventing bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preterm infants
Seven ventilation strategies were compared for efficacy in a study of 5598 preterm infants.
New guideline for managing kidney stones is released
Guideline from the American Urological Association has been revised to incorporate the management of patients with staghorn renal stones.
Early interferon beta-1b treatment beneficial in patients with multiple sclerosis
Results of the BENEFIT 11 trial show that many clinical outcomes were improved with earlier interferon beta-1b treatment.
ICU care is frequently overused and may not improve hospital mortality
Hospital mortality rates do not improve in institutions that frequently use ICU care for patients.
Managing concussion in primary care
The incidence of concussion is increasing in children and adults, as is the demand for clinicians who can diagnose and treat both patient groups.
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