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Medication Errors Resulting in Death Most Common in Elderly
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Medication errors in acute care that result in death occur most often in patients older than 75 years, with the most common error category being omitted medicine or ingredient, according to a study published online Nov. 22 in Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy.
Novel Breast Imaging Technique Might Cut Unnecessary Biopsies
by modernClinician Editorial Team
A novel technique, quantitative three-compartment breast image analysis of dual-energy mammography combined with mammography radiomics, could reduce unnecessary breast biopsies, according to a study published online Dec. 11 in Radiology.
Fasting-Evoked Hypoglycemia in Diabetes Is Prevalent
by modernClinician Editorial Team
About 17 percent of patients with diabetes report experiencing hypoglycemia when fasting for lab tests, according to a study recently published in the International Journal of Endocrinology.
2017 Saw Slowing in National Health Care Spending
by modernClinician Editorial Team
National health care spending slowed in 2017, according to a report published online Dec. 6 in Health Affairs.
2021 to 2026 Saw Increase in State Funding for Suicide Prevention
Cancer-Attributable Costs High for Seniors, Vary With Cancer Phase, Type, Race
RYGB, Sleeve Gastrectomy Cost-Effective for Teens With Severe Obesity
2026 Costs of Dementia Care Expected to Be $818 Billion in the United States
Urine Cell-Free RNA Shows Promise as Biomarker for Bladder Cancer
Elevated C-Reactive Protein Linked to Increased Risk for Incident Heart Failure, All-Cause Mortality
U.S. Study Shows Blood-Based Multicancer Early Detection Test Can ID Cancer Signals
Steatotic Liver Disease Risk Scores Compared for Predicting Cirrhosis