There is hope, say investigators, that the advantages of the device, which is eight years in development, might lower the risk barriers for some patients indicated for ICD therapy and increase referrals and patient acceptance. Heartwire
Some people contend that the ABFM certification exam is predominantly a test of superior test-taking skills rather than of decision-making ability. Could a non-physician pass the test? Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine
One of the largest and longest case series to date suggests percutaneous vertebroplasty provides significant relief of back pain, increased mobility, and quality of life, without any signal of increased fracture rates or major complications. Medscape Medical News
In patients with knee osteoarthritis, oral or topical ibuprofen was equally effective for knee pain after 1 year, but topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may be more useful. Medscape Medical News
Nebulized lidocaine does not reduce the pain and distress of nasogastric tube insertion in young children, according to findings published in the June issue of Pediatrics. Reuters Health Information
