Author: Janine Anthes

Guideline-discordant tx linked to $1,841 higher patient costs in first year in metastatic breast cancer

2007 to 2015 saw increase in use of NSAID prescriptions from orthopedists, primary care doctors

In 2017, 27.3 percent of CVD deaths occurred in the hospital, while 30.9 percent occurred at home

Researchers estimate 50,000+ smokers in U.K. used e-cigs as part of successful quit attempt in 2017

Findings seen in longitudinal study of U.S. female nurses who cleaned surfaces, medical instruments

Mortality risk drops 17 percent with one colonoscopy before diagnosis, 45 percent with three colonoscopies

Plans often deviate from recommended criteria for coverage; some insurers categorically deny access

However, clinical significance uncertain as patients did not report symptom improvement

Analysis shows firearm injury risk factors vary by age and race

Risk for developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy increased by 30 percent per year of football played

Excess steroid use seen in 14 percent of patients

Outcomes worse for birth in nontertiary hospital, transfer within 48 hours versus birth in tertiary hospital