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SPRINT: Push BP Target Lower in High-CV-Risk HTN PatientsFull results of the much-anticipated trial have been released to a variety of expert opinions. Some are calling for updated hypertension guidelines, but exclusions and high adverse-event rates raise concern.
Heartwire from Medscape, November 09, 2015

Feds (Finally) Say Dr Potti Faked DataA former Duke University cancer researcher repeatedly falsified data, the US Office of Research Integrity has finally officially concluded.
Medscape Medical News, November 09, 2015

Metal Allergy Not Necessarily a Deal Breaker for ImplantsThere is a lack of consensus on the effect of metal hypersensitivity in patients in need of a surgical implant, new research shows.
Medscape Medical News, November 09, 2015

Statins Linked to Less White Matter DamageIn older adults with suboptimal cognition, statins may have a benefit on white matter in the brain, a new study suggests.
Medscape Medical News, November 09, 2015

Parents Influence Children's Drinking and Drug UseMost adolescents who use alcohol or other drugs at home report negative consequences of their substance use, a new survey indicates.
Medscape Medical News, November 09, 2015

Confirmed: Neurologic, Psychiatric Disorders DistinctIn an affirmation of current ICD-10 codes, a meta-analysis of neuroimaging studies confirm that neurologic and psychiatric illnesses represent two distinct classes of disorders.
Medscape Medical News, November 09, 2015

NY Docs Must Complete 4-Hour CME to Prescribe MarijuanaAdvocates said that the cost and time of the required course will dampen enthusiasm.
Medscape Medical News, November 09, 2015

No longer primarily the result of bad hand writing, potentially deadly errors still occur. What are the mistakes prescribers make most often?

10 New Malpractice Concerns, and How to Avoid Them New guidelines, organization, and technology can create unexpected malpractice risks; being aware of these situations can help you avert them.
Medscape Business of Medicine, November 4, 2015
Three Heart Transplants for One Child While Others Get None? With many more children needing heart transplants than hearts are available, should one child receive not one transplant but three, as the odds of success diminish? See what your colleagues think.
Medscape Business of Medicine, November 4, 2015

Eric J. Topol, MD Director, Scripps Translational Science Institute; Chief Academic Officer, Scripps Health; Professor of Genomics, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, California

The 'Other' Women: Clinicians Be Bold, and Engage in Heart SpeakDr Melissa Walton-Shirley reports on a presentation on information from the Women's Heart Alliance and reflects on the wife of a long-time patient.
theheart.org on Medscape
GI Wrap-up: Highlights From ACG 2015
Medscape Gastroenterology
ARREST-AF Substrate Study: Strong 'Medicine' vs Medication
theheart.org on Medscape
IV Iron in Nondialyzed CKD 'Risky'
Medscape Nephrology