Predictors of Prescriber Preference for Expensive Insulins: A Single Institution Survey.

Background: The average cost of insulin has increased greatly recently, partly due to prescription of newer expensive insulins. This has caused insulin underuse among economically vulnerable uninsured patients. Herein, predictors of preference for expensive (higher retail price) insulins among primary care physicians are investigated.

Imaging of acute pulmonary embolism: an update.

Imaging plays an important role in the evaluation and management of acute pulmonary embolism (PE). Computed tomography (CT) pulmonary angiography (CTPA) is the current standard of care and provides accurate diagnosis with rapid turnaround time. CT also provides information on other potential causes of acute chest pain.