Archive: 23/02/2018

Why some are still skeptical of tanning bed risks

(HealthDay)—The health risks are high for young people who use tanning beds, but not all parents seem to see it that way.

Feb 23, 2018

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Private insurance coverage of infused chemo varies by setting

(HealthDay)—From 2004 to 2014, there was an increase in the provision of infused chemotherapy in hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs), which is associated with increased spending, according to a research letter published ...

Feb 23, 2018

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Dermoscopic criteria identified for diagnosing melanoma in situ

(HealthDay)—The most frequent dermoscopic criteria for melanoma in situ (MIS) are regression, atypical network, and irregular dots and/or globules, according to a study published online Feb. 21 in JAMA Dermatology.

Feb 23, 2018

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Why is mining-related lung disease on the rise?

The passage of critical mine health and safety legislation in the late 1960s, along with advances in technology and safety practices, helped to decrease the prevalence of lung diseases for miners. But starting in the mid-1990s, ...

Feb 23, 2018

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Emergency CT for head trauma may be overused, study shows

Emergency patients are too often given head CT to check for skull fractures and brain hemorrhage, leading to unnecessary heath care costs and patient exposure to radiation, according to a study to be presented at the ARRS ...

Feb 23, 2018

Second-gen drug-eluting stents similarly effective for LMCAD

(HealthDay)—There are few significant differences in target-vessel failure with different types of second-generation drug-eluting stents (DES) for obstructive left main coronary artery disease (LMCAD), according to a study ...

Feb 23, 2018

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Short-term use of IV devices is common—and risky—study shows

Many hospital patients get medicine or nutrition delivered straight into their bloodstream through a tiny device called a PICC. In just a decade, it's become the go-to device for intravenous care.

Feb 23, 2018