After 2006 recommendation, more autism diagnoses made at earlier age
BALTIMORE – The American Academy of Pediatrics’ 2006 recommendation to screen all children for autism spectrum disorder at age 18 months appears to have resulted in a substantially earlier age of... (Source: Family Practice News)
Source: Family Practice News - May 21, 2016 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Methadone programs allowed pregnancy outcomes similar to nonusers
Methadone users under professional programs have similar pregnancy outcomes as nonmethadone users, according to a study of more than 34,000 deliveries.
Dr. Conisha Holloman of Winnie Palmer Hospital... (Source: Family Practice News)
Source: Family Practice News - May 21, 2016 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Patients: Intraperitoneal chemotherapy ‘worth it’ for ovarian cancer
WASHINGTON – Intraperitoneal chemotherapy may be unpleasant and interfere with daily life, but the large majority of women who received it for ovarian cancer agreed that it was the right choice for... (Source: Family Practice News)
Source: Family Practice News - May 21, 2016 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
VIDEO: Telehealth program cuts cost, hospitalizations for chronic patients
It’s well known that complex, chronic patients are some of the costliest patients in the health care system and utilize a disproportionate amount of health care resources.
To address this... (Source: Family Practice News)
Source: Family Practice News - May 20, 2016 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Residents’ Corner: Racing against burnout
At 6 a.m., after eight admissions back to back, I feel like I can’t stay awake any longer. I desperately need a nap. I have 30 minutes before my next admission, but I know I’m not going to rest. I... (Source: Family Practice News)
Source: Family Practice News - May 20, 2016 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
