How We Used FDA MAUDE Data on NovaSure Attuned to limitations, investigative team used conservative approach Jan 29, 2020
'Out of Control' Child Abuse Docs; Harvard Chair Arrested; $116K Hernia Repair This past week in healthcare investigations Jan 29, 2020
Study: Short Hospital Stays OK After Cardiac Surgery 3 days or less "very safe," one center reports Jan 28, 2020
Surgeon Sues Orlando Health Over 'Forced' Referrals Says he was terminated for refusing to practice exclusively in-network Jan 27, 2020
Should Addicts Get Repeat Valve Surgeries for Endocarditis? MAT should be part of the equation in patients with opioid addiction, STS debaters agree Jan 26, 2020
Scripts for Dead Patients; School Nurse Charged; Life Sentence for 'Angel of Death' Bad Practice: A weekly roundup of clinicians accused, convicted, or under investigation Jan 24, 2020
U.S. Nurses: A Little More Diverse and Grayer National survey shows small uptick in minority RNs; bigger increase in those over age 50 Jan 23, 2020
Elagolix Offers Another Treatment Option for Uterine Fibroids But "it's not a cure for fibroids," expert says Jan 22, 2020
'Surprising' Number of Cancer Survivors Use Alcohol Clinicians urged to step up alcohol screening at regular intervals, intervention Jan 22, 2020
Which Cold Medications Are Safe for the Heart? The Skeptical Cardiologist has some seasonally-appropriate cautions Jan 22, 2020
Fish Oil Supplements Tied to Better Testicular Function Observational study from Denmark is the first in healthy young men Jan 22, 2020
Ozempic OK'd for CV Prevention; LDL Drug Pricing; Lyme Disease Heart Tx Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Jan 21, 2020
New Use for Methotrexate in Spondyloarthritis? In combination with adalimumab, immunogenicity lowered by half in patients with axial SpA Jan 21, 2020
'Dead Doctors Don't Lie' Pediatrician threatened over vaccine TikTok in "global, coordinated attack" Jan 21, 2020
Your Brain on Psilocybin; Probiotics and Parkinson's; Alzheimer's Signaling News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience Jan 21, 2020
Congress Considers Bill to Address Medicare Late Penalties, Coverage Gap Current enrollment rules can leave late enrollees liable for doc visits Medicare usually covers Jan 20, 2020
VA Goes Too Far on NP Independence Doctors' morale suffers, and patient care may follow suit Jan 16, 2020
Justin Bieber Goes Public With Surprise Diagnosis Formerly ubiquitous pop star explains why he was dodging the limelight recently Jan 16, 2020
Informed Consent: Docs Should Ask Permission to Touch It's 2020, and no, it's not implied by patient's mere presence in exam room Jan 16, 2020
Bad News on Anti-HER2 Heart Effects Exercise, however, may help improve cardio fitness in breast cancer survivors Jan 15, 2020
Despite New Generic, MS Drug Costs Nearly Triple in 7 Years Generic glatiramer acetate "had a minimal effect on prices overall" Jan 15, 2020
Mobile ECG: An Objective Comparison of Emay vs Kardia The Skeptical Cardiologist pits wearables head-to-head Jan 15, 2020
Meet the 'Lien Doctors'; Hidden Clinical Trial Data; Google Nabs More Medical Records This past week in healthcare investigations Jan 15, 2020
EMS Stroke Protocols Questioned More rules are necessary to ensure patients get to Level 1 stroke centers, government panel told Jan 14, 2020
How Structural Racism Affects Healthcare Only by first acknowledging the effects can we work toward transformative changes Jan 14, 2020
Mandatory Testing Shows Cognitive Deficits in Late-Career Clinicians About 13% show problems likely to impair their ability to practice medicine Jan 14, 2020
Study: Relief Most Common Emotion 5 Years Post-Abortion Few regrets among women in longitudinal analysis Jan 13, 2020
Phlegm-Busting Drug Shows Promise in Parkinson's Ambroxol crosses blood-brain barrier and boosts GCase levels Jan 13, 2020
Chinese Herbal May Be Chemoprotective Against Colorectal Cancer Polypectomy patients given the supplement developed fewer colorectal adenomas Jan 13, 2020
Sleep Apnea and Weight Loss: A Concentrated Effect? Getting rid of fat in one particular location seen driving benefit Jan 13, 2020
After Five Months in a Coma, Young Nurse Wakes Up Chicago RN with rare autoimmune encephalitis responds to unusual treatment Jan 10, 2020
Post-Thyroidectomy Hypocalcemia and Magnesium Disorder Go Hand-in-Hand Both resulted in higher healthcare costs after surgery, study found Jan 09, 2020
Vascular Changes Often Missed in Lupus Nephritis Biopsies alone don't tell the story, study suggests Jan 09, 2020
Trial: Camden 'Hotspotting' Program Not Enough to Help Superutilizers Problem isn't lack of care coordination -- it's the quality of care, says program founder Jan 08, 2020
IBD Tied to Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Meta-analysis found more of some problems, but no apparent increase in one group of disorders Jan 08, 2020
