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Detecting Pancreatic Cancer with a Blood Test
Micro RNA based blood test may be used with imaging features to accurately predict disease severity.
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Half of Patients Skipped Out on Bowel Cancer Screenings
People living in poorer areas less likely to receive screening.
Does Physical Therapy Timing Make a Difference in Treating Back Pain?
Treating low back pain with physical therapy soon after symptoms start does not make a clinically important difference when compared with starting therapy later.
Drug Disposal Data Raises Questions Over Mail-Order Pharmacies
Mail-order disposals involve more expensive brand-name medications than retail disposals.
Medication waste may be more likely among patients who use mail-order pharmacies, rather than retail pharmacies.
Patients with COPD Become More Physically Inactive Over Time, Worsening Their Disease
Drop in physical activity level linked to increased airflow obstruction.
Drug Combination Inhibits Pancreatic Cancer Development
Combination of everolimus and small molecule compound significantly reduces viability of cancer cells.
Pharmacist Phone Calls Could Reduce Readmissions
Patients discharged with 13 or more medications more likely to be readmitted than patients with fewer than 8 medications.
Decreasing TNFi Dose Maintains Stable Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease Activity
Strategy reduces cost without compromising RA symptom control.
Does Breastfeeding Reduce the Risk of Multiple Sclerosis Relapse?
A woman's hormonal status may resume balance.
6 Guidelines for Treating Unexplained Chronic Cough
There is a great need to identify effective treatment approaches for unexplained chronic cough, as the condition can lead to significant decreases in patients' qualify of life.
Pharmacists may be able to reduce hospital readmissions by calling discharged patients to check in about their medications.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients at Greater Risk for Hepatitis B, Even with Vaccine
Many RA treatments suppress the immune system, leaving patients at risk for contracting a potentially fatal infection.
Detecting Colorectal Cancer with New DNA Sequencing Method
Researchers seek to improve diagnosis, support genetic counseling, and enhance medical management.
Patients with Hepatitis C Virus Often Do Not Know They Are Infected
Injection drug use most frequently linked to a positive hepatitis C screening.
Using Order Sets Reduces Hospitalization and Medication Errors in COPD
Process can improve medical care with better results for patients.
Hepatitis C May Increase Risk of Heart Disease
Chronic hepatitis C infection linked to the prevalence of plaque and noncalcified plaque in the arteries.
Correcting Misconceptions About Generic Medications
Generic medications have a negative reputation among patients, but pharmacists can change that.
Anti-Tobacco Campaign Targets Hip-Hop Crowd
The FDA has launched its "Fresh Empire" national public education campaign in an effort to prevent and reduce tobacco use among multicultural youth.
Child Pain Treatment Decisions Seem to Depend on Race
Black children with severe pain are less likely to receive opioids in emergency rooms than white children.
Cognitive Impairments Impact Multiple Sclerosis Patients' Activity and Participation
Processing speed linked to both activity and participation among patients with MS.
Development of Heart Disease in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
RA patients carry myocardial and vascular abnormalities even in the earlier stages of disease progression.
COPD Is More Common Among Poor and Rural Populations
Community level factors linked to COPD include rural residence, southern residence, and community poverty.
Examining Remission Targets for Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Study finds ultrasound should be included in the management of RA patients in clinical remission.
The Effect of Fatigue on Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Varying prevalence of fatigue from RA has been reported due to differences in definitions and measures.
Early Rx Refills Predict Future Adherence Patterns
Research may better identify patients who will struggle with long-term adherence for targeted interventions.
ICD-10 Could Challenge Emergency Rooms
Study finds nearly a quarter of clinical encounters could be assigned incorrect codes if CMS recommendations were followed.
Medication dispensing within the first few months of prescribing chronic therapy can precisely predict future patient adherence.
The changeover to ICD-10 medical diagnosis codes could complicate tasks in emergency departments.
Shorter Colonoscopies Linked to Higher Cancer Intervals
Average time for withdrawals in colonoscopies came in at approximately 8.6 minutes.