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CT Scans in Children Frequently Unnecessary after Head Injury
Allowing a period of observation can reduce the use of head CT by as much as half without compromising care.
DDW 2011: Robust Reductions in Serious Liver Complications Likely with New HCV Agent
Combination treatment with boceprevir produces a significant reduction in incidence of serious liver complications in patients with hepatitis C.
A Cry for Help
What is the protocol for patients admitted to the hospital for what appears to be an attempted suicide?
DDW 2011: Attention to Diet May Lower Gallstone Formation Risk during Pregnancy
High consumption carbohydrates, starch, and fructose may increase the risk of developing biliary sludge and stones during pregnancy.
DDW 2011: Clostridium difficile Infection Risk Varies with Different Antibiotics
Increased risk of clostridium difficile infection may be associated with exposure to linezolid and clindamycin.
Families Need Information on Feeding Tubes for Elderly Dementia Patients
Researchers found that the decision-making process for whether to insert a feeding tube often lacks necessary information for informed consent.
The Partnership for Patients: The Inside Scoop on a Game Changing Safety Initiative
Kathleen Sebelius and Don Berwick announced the “Partnership for Patients,” a federal initiative designed to take a bite out of adverse events in US hospitals.
NIH Researchers Create Comprehensive Collection of Approved Drugs to Identify New Therapies
Researchers are hunting for additional uses of existing drugs hoping to find alternative uses for some of the rare diseases that afflict 25 million Americans.
Vitamin D May Help Explain Racial Differences in Blood Pressure
A new study shows that low vitamin D levels among black people might be a powerful factor that contributes to the racial differences in hypertension.
New Test Shows Promise for Detecting Warning Signs of Joint Replacement Failure
A new test shows promise for detecting the early stages of a major cause of failure in joint replacement implants.
Horizon Pharma Announces FDA Approval of Duexis
FDA approved tablet provides a new treatment option for RA sufferers who may be at risk for upper gastrointestinal ulcers stemming from chronic NSAID use.
New Class of Cancer Drugs could Work in Colon Cancers with Genetic Mutation
Researches find that 15 percent of colorectal cancers have mutation that responds to PARP inhibitors.
Boston Scientific Announces FDA Approval and U.S. Launch of ION(tm) Platinum Chromium Stent System
The FDA has approved a product designed for coronary stenting, intended as a treatment of coronary artery disease.
Peppermint Earns Respect in Mainstream Medicine
Researchers have shown for the first time how peppermint helps to relieve Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Obama Administration Releases Plan to Deal with Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic
Latest plan to confront opioid misuse, abuse, and diversion calls for stepped-up education, monitoring, proper disposal, and enforcement efforts.
Results on National Study of Parental Concerns About Childhood Vaccines Announced
A new study reports the results of a national survey of primary care physicians who deliver vaccinations to children.
Teva Pharmaceuticals Withdraws Lansoprazole Delayed-Release ODT Product
The FDA has received reports that Teva’s lansoprazole delayed-release orally disintegrating tablet has clogged and blocked oral syringes and feeding tubes.
FDA Approves Actemra for Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Treatment
The FDA approved Actemra as a treatment for children two years of age and older with active Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis.
Overcoming Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Cardiac Care
Quality improvement program guidelines for cardiovascular disease have resulted in equitable care over time in participating hospitals.
AACE 2011: New Agents for the Treatment of Diabetes
Research shows promising results for PPAR modulators, long-acting GLP-1 receptor agonists, SGLT2 inhibitors, and other new classes of diabetes treatments.
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Patient Safety in the US and UK, Part II: Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up
Dr. Bob Wachter compares approaches to patient safety in the US and the UK, with a focus on differences in the countries’ organizational tendencies.

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