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Healio Minute Friday, May 24, 2013 Edition: Cancer drug shows new side, EHRs tip the balance, PICUs found risky in winter

What just happened in medicine and why do you care?

Cancer treatment drug shows promise for cardiovascular disease

Healio.com/Cardiology: Peptide receptor radionuclide may offer novel approach for treating inflammation in atherosclerotic patients. Read more.

HHS calls it a ‘tipping point’ in electronic health records

 

Healio.com: More than half of eligible health care professionals now officially using EHRs. Read more.

Seasonally higher mortality risk observed in pediatric ICUs

Healio.com/Pediatrics: Winter admissions show a 13% increase in mortality risk; strained resources suspected. Read more.

H7N9 virus concerns persist among experts

Healio.com/Infectious Disease: Potential antivirals, other prevention strategies still being examined. Read more.

In small study, new eye test shows promise diagnosing Alzheimer’s

Healio.com/Optometry: Low-cost method detects beta amyloid signature in patients’ eyes. Read more.