Hospitals vary widely in reducing C-section rates, but some progress in other maternal health metrics
A survey of more than 2,200 hospitals finds that despite progress in reducing C-section rates, there's a long way to go. More
Doctor group advises shorter antibiotic course for common infections
The ACP guidelines apply to inpatients and outpatients who have uncomplicated infections. More
Assessment of Patient-Preferred Language to Achieve Goal-Aligned Deprescribing in Older Adults
This survey study examines older adults’ preferences regarding different rationales a clinician may use to explain why a patient should stop an unnecessary or potentially harmful medication. More
Why Long COVID Worries Me
Researchers and clinicians focused on long-haul COVID or postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection should remember our oath to first, do no harm. More
Evaluation of Aducanumab for Alzheimer Disease: Scientific Evidence and Regulatory Review Involving Efficacy, Safety, and Futility
This Viewpoint details the development and regulatory path of aducanumab, a human IgG1 monoclonal antibody to treat Alzheimer disease. More
Many hospitalized Covid-19 patients are given antibiotics. That’s a problem
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, using existing antibiotics appropriately and finding new ones has never been more urgent. More
Updating Our Thinking on Troponin Use and Interpretation
Drs Allen and deSouza present the case of a middle-aged man with palpitations and chest pain in the setting of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). The symptoms resolved when the tachycardia stopped, but a troponin test ordered as part of the initial workup returned elevated results. More
Building back better requires strengthening primary care
The U.S. must strengthen primary care, the platform on which achieving better, more equitable, and more affordable care depends. More
Assessment of a Risk-Based Approach for Triaging Mammography Examinations During Periods of Reduced Capacity
This cohort study assesses strategies to triage patients for mammogram cancer screening during times of reduced capacity. More
Is Estrogen Deficiency Really a Thing?
The catchall term plays into a cultural notion that estrogen is what makes a woman a woman. More