Healio Minute Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Edition: Experts analyze BP targets, CMS rules clarified, nasal filter curbs allergic rhinitis

What just happened in medicine and why do you care?

New hypertension guidelines generate discussion among medical community

Healio.com/Cardiology: In the wake of the new BP target guidelines, Cardiology Today gathered expert opinion. Read more.

Implement and educate: CMS continues to clarify ‘two-midnight rule’

Healio.com: The rule codifies a number of requirements for documentation needed to support the medical necessity of an inpatient admission. Analysis by Ted Lotchin of Arnold & Porter LLP. Read more.

Nasal filter improved seasonal allergic rhinitis in adults

Healio.com/Allergy: Preliminary tests in an allergy chamber show that the filter can alleviate typical symptoms without “unacceptable discomfort.” Read more.

Increase in Kawasaki disease hospitalizations reported worldwide

Healio.com/Pediatrics: Several countries report a rate increase in the disease; however, it is not clear if it stems from improved awareness, diagnosis and reporting, or a true increase in the rate of disease. Read more.

Insulin-induced hypoglycemia significant cause of emergency visits

Healio.com/Endocrinology: Researchers believe their findings show that the condition is “far too common to be an acceptable price for treatment.” Read more.