<ѻý>Opioid Crisis: Scrap Pain as 5th Vital Sign?ѻý> Groups call on JC and CMS to re-evaluate policies that could lead to opioid overprescribing Apr 13, 2016
<ѻý>10 Questions: Ilona J. Frieden, MDѻý> 'The structure of the system itself is the biggest barrier' Apr 09, 2016
<ѻý>CardioBrief: LVADs Prolong Life But Sow Confusion at Its Endѻý> Uncertainty dogs heart pump patients and their caregivers Mar 22, 2016
<ѻý>Deep Roots for Lack of Minorities in American Medical Schoolsѻý> Problem starts in 3rd grade Mar 15, 2016
<ѻý>Tweet of the Week: The Donald J. Trump Resuscitation Roomѻý> Making critical care great again Mar 11, 2016
<ѻý>When "Unremarkable" Is Not Clear Enoughѻý> Radiology reports need to be held to higher standards, argues Saurabh Jha, MD Mar 10, 2016
<ѻý>Atypical Afib Cases Have Poorer Prognosisѻý> Stroke and mortality linked to type of initial presentation Mar 08, 2016
<ѻý>Aspirin Before Cardiac Surgery: Not Harmful, But Not Helpfulѻý> Death, thrombotic complication, and bleeding risk all unaffected in ATACAS trial Feb 24, 2016
<ѻý>Lab Mystery: How Did Worker Get HIV Infection?ѻý> "Perfect storm of errors," researchers speculate Feb 24, 2016
<ѻý>Calling a Doctor by His or Her First Nameѻý> It's different without a longstanding relationship, says James C. Salwitz, MD Feb 23, 2016
<ѻý>Early Risk Period Seen for Survivors of Cardiogenic Shockѻý> In-hospital mortality declining but a vulnerable time follows for rehospitalization, studies say Feb 16, 2016
<ѻý>Medicare Covers Watchman Device, Drops Some Proposed Limitsѻý> Agency apparently moved by objections to draft coverage decision Feb 08, 2016
<ѻý>Thrombectomy Can Be Safe in Kidsѻý> But catheter size and smaller burst time are important, case-series suggests Feb 04, 2016
<ѻý>CardioBrief: Entresto Maker in Deep Water Over Terrifying TV Adѻý> "Alarmist," "horrifying" and "irresponsible," experts say Feb 03, 2016
<ѻý>PA Home Visits Save $$ After Cardiac Surgeryѻý> Physician assistant house calls cut unnecessary post-op readmissions Jan 29, 2016
<ѻý>Dedicating a Career to Diversity and Disparitiesѻý> NMA president Edith Mitchell, MD, laments racial gaps in medicine Jan 21, 2016
<ѻý>Stent for MI Linked to Subsequent Surgery Risksѻý> More evidence supporting waiting period for noncardiac surgery Dec 30, 2015
<ѻý>10 Questions: Eric C. Rackow, MDѻý> Too many seniors readmitted soon after hospital discharge, expert says Dec 28, 2015
<ѻý>Bariatric Embolization Shows Promise for Weight Lossѻý> Small group of morbidly obese patients shed major pounds Dec 02, 2015
<ѻý>Are Masks a Good Alternative to Flu Shots for Healthcare Workers?ѻý> At some hospitals, it's vaccinate or be fired Nov 28, 2015
<ѻý>Registry Underway for Watchman CMS Coverageѻý> But who to include and how to follow them are still fluid issues Nov 23, 2015
<ѻý>A Surgeon's View of the New TV Show 'Code Black'ѻý> Skeptical Scalpel has a few bones to pick with the series Oct 20, 2015
<ѻý>Surgery May be Best Tx for Hashimoto's Diseaseѻý> Thyroidectomy leads to significant improvement in chronic fatigue Oct 20, 2015
<ѻý>One Patient's Seizure Cure: Stop Solving Sudoku Puzzlesѻý> Hypoxia suffered after an avalanche leads to puzzle-solving problem Oct 19, 2015
<ѻý>Is SAMHSA to Blame for a Broken Mental Health System?ѻý> Two members of Congress differ on how to fix a failing system Oct 09, 2015
<ѻý>Whistleblower Doctor Warns About Hospitals Hiring Physiciansѻý> Florida chain agrees to pay $70 million for "improper relationships" Oct 09, 2015
<ѻý>Teach Patients How to Communicate Symptoms Betterѻý> Patients should learn the eight characteristics of a symptom Oct 01, 2015
<ѻý>Doctors Urged to Practice 'Conservative Diagnosis'ѻý> And sharing cell phone numbers is a good idea Sep 29, 2015
<ѻý>Excerpt: Black Man in a White Coatѻý> A new book by Damon Tweedy, MD, explores the role of race in medicine Sep 22, 2015
<ѻý>Safety Warning: Watch LVAD Battery Expirationѻý> Ventricular support backup battery issue linked to two deaths Sep 16, 2015
<ѻý>New Guideline Offers 'Best Practices' for PICCѻý> Multidisciplinary panel aims to provide clarity for PICC management Sep 15, 2015
<ѻý>Stroke Rounds: Seizures More Common in Afibѻý> Stroke prediction score also predicts seizure risk in afib patients Sep 03, 2015
<ѻý>Hybrid Academic-Community Cancer Centers Take Shapeѻý> Emerging model takes cutting-edge oncology into the community Aug 31, 2015
<ѻý>Giving Patients Evidence-Based Reassuranceѻý> In response to the Less-is-More series, here are five evidence-based tips for reassuring patients Aug 07, 2015
<ѻý>The Birth and Increasingly Troubled Life of Medicareѻý> Fears of "socialized medicine" swept aside, but cost concerns eventually overtake program. Jul 30, 2015
<ѻý>Biogen Reports Another Tecfidera PML Caseѻý> Non-fatal case is the second one for the oral MS drug. Jul 16, 2015
<ѻý>PD Patients Report Better Sleep With Rotigotine Txѻý> Patch form of dopamine agonist also lowered nighttime activity Jun 21, 2015
<ѻý>App Claims to Measure Oxygen Saturation With Only a Smartphone ѻý> There are apps making unjustifiable claims, exposing patients to unnecessary risk Jun 18, 2015