MRI in Pulmonary Embolism Diagnosis

MRI in Pulmonary Embolism Diagnosis

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has high specificity but limited sensitivity for the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE), according to a systematic review published in the journal Thrombosis Research. Given these inconclusive... read more

Comparing Use of Low-Value Health Care Services Among U.S. Advanced Practice Clinicians and Physicians

Comparing Use of Low-Value Health Care Services Among U.S. Advanced Practice Clinicians and Physicians

Many physicians believe that advanced practice clinicians (APCs) provide care of relatively lower value. APCs and physicians provided an equivalent amount of low-value health services, dispelling physicians' perceptions... read more

Various Factors Linked to Dramatic Drop in Dementia Rates

Various Factors Linked to Dramatic Drop in Dementia Rates

Dementia rates have dropped dramatically over the last decade or so, according to a report published online November 21 in JAMA Internal Medicine.... read more