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First phase of imaging revisions goes into effect on July 1
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Some EDs are noticing unexpected decreases in volume that began in the latter half of 2013. The impact has been particularly evident in the Midwest and Northeast, where there has been record cold weather, but observers are concerned that other factors could be playing a role as well.
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In recent years, intensive care units (ICUs) have made considerable progress in eliminating central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs); however, there is still ample room for improvement on infection-control practices in other settings like the ED, where high volumes, patient acuity, crowding, and other factors can interfere with infection-control practices.
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Compared to cyclic use, a drospirenone-containing oral contraceptive pill used in a continuous fashion after the removal of an endometrioma is associated with a reduction in dysmenorrhea, non-menstrual pelvic pain, and reoccurrence of endometrioma formation.
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Although annual screening mammography did increase the detection rate of non-palpable tumors, it did not reduce mortality from breast cancer over 25 years of follow-up.
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Bevacizumab added to chemotherapy, particularly paclitaxel and cisplatin, was efficacious in all response outcomes (objective response, progression-free survival, and overall survival) without diminution in quality of life or unacceptable toxicity.
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