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Specialties See Modest Compensation Increases in '09
- But provider organizations still operating at a loss; compensation in North down substantially
FDA: Daptomycin May Increase Eosinophilic Pneumonia Risk
- Agency has requested that manufacturer add information about potential risk to drug's label
Higher Pediatric Mortality Marked 2009/2010 Flu Season
- Also saw higher rates of hospitalization in young adults, children than in previous seasons
Flu Vaccine for Upcoming Season Approved
- Protects against three strains predicted to be most prevalent
Albuminuria, eGFR Independently Predict Acute Kidney Injury
- Protein in urine and declining kidney function found to be independent AKI risk factors
Lumbar Motion Norms Vary by Race, Age in Women
- African-Americans have greater degree of extension; flexion, extension fall with age
Population-Based Survey Reveals Work Injury Rates
- Median 5.9 per 100 workers injured; workers' comp pays in a median 61 percent of cases
Fecal Occult Blood Testing May Be Most Efficient Choice
- Generally results in more life-years gained than colonoscopy; might be best choice if budget limited
Transforaminal Steroid Shot Benefits Lumbar Radicular Pain
- Appears to be viable alternative to surgery; more than half of patients have pain relief at one month
FDA: Evamist Tied to Adverse Effects in Children, Pets
- Agency warns women using estradiol transdermal spray to minimize children's, pets' exposure
Combination Weight Loss Drugs Appear Effective for Obesity
- Naltrexone and bupropion plus modified diet and exercise help individuals lose 5 percent of weight
Exercise Adherence Helps Osteoarthritis Patients
- Those who stick with home exercise plans and have greater physical activity have better outcomes
'Ablate and Wait' Effective for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
- Ablation followed by observation improves outcomes of HCC patients undergoing transplant
Black Youths May Benefit From Higher Vitamin D Dose
- 2000 IU/day results in quicker repletion, decreases in arterial stiffness compared with lower dose
Continuous Morphine Plus Injection Preemptive Pain Option
- Approach compares favorably with continuous subcutaneous morphine alone after lumbar fusion
Calcium Supplements May Increase Heart Attack Risk
- Meta-analysis reveals significant increase in risk in those taking calcium versus those on placebo
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