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New electronic health record regulations modify Stage 2 of the meaningful use program and finalize requirements for Stage 3

New Electronic Health Record Regulations Released

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New regulations modify Stage 2 of meaningful use program and finalize requirements for Stage 3
Some athletes with irregular heartbeat caused by long QT syndrome and athletes with long QT syndrome who have implanted pacemakers or defibrillators may be able to play competitive sports

New Advisory OKs Some Athletes With Heart Conditions to Play

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Statement from cardiology groups applies only to those participating in organized sports
Severe obesity is putting a huge financial strain on both the U.S. Medicaid system and severely obese patients themselves

Severe Obesity in Adults Costs Medicaid $8 Billion Annually

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And health care expenses for heaviest adults is nearly $2,000 more a year per patient
Chronic proton pump inhibitor exposure is associated with mild hyperparathyroidism in elderly adults

Chronic PPI Exposure Tied to Hyperparathyroidism in Elderly

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Correlation persists regardless of concurrent oral bisphosphonate administration
Anesthetists make a negligible contribution to post-cardiac surgery mortality

Negligible Impact of Anesthetists on Post-Cardiac Surgery Mortality

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Overwhelming factor associated with outcome was patient risk; surgeon had moderate impact
Late age at natural menopause and menopausal hormone therapy use are associated with increased risk of basal cell carcinoma

Age at Menopause, Hormone Therapy Linked to BCC Risk

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Increased risk with late age at natural menopause and with any use of menopausal hormone therapy
Triple therapy for Helicobacter pylori can cause erythema multiforme

H. pylori Triple Therapy Linked to Erythema Multiforme

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Case report describes 69-year-old who developed EM after seven days of triple antibiotic therapy
Stem/progenitor cell assays can predict wound healing in diabetic foot ulcers

Stem/Progenitor Cells Can Predict Wound Healing

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Assays during first weeks of care can predict wound healing in patients with diabetic foot ulcers
For elderly patients with hypertension

Benefits, Harms of HTN Drugs Should be Considered for Elderly

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Untreated hypertension linked to morbidity, mortality; potential harms associated with treatment
Bemiparin is effective for preventing venous thromboembolism after benign gynecological surgery

Bemiparin Deemed Effective After Gynecological Operations

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The drug appears to prevent venous thromboembolism after benign gynecological surgery