Most Obese Patients Never Reach a Healthy Weight
Though odds of losing 5 percent of body weight were better, three-quarters gained it back in five years
Clinicians May Harbor Biases About Sexual Orientation
Findings show need for sensitivity training, expert suggests
Coronary Artery Calcium Score Has Long-Term Prognostic Utility
CAC=0 offers almost 15-year warranty against mortality, with no difference based on age, gender
Choosing Wisely: How to Implement in Clinical Practice
Strategies to improve chance of success include familiarization with evidence behind recs
AMA Suggests Ways to Encourage Use of Patient Portals
Suggestions include training staff on portal use; showing patients how to use the portal
Wildfires Can Trigger Acute Coronary Events for Miles Around
Strongest association seen for men and people 65 and older
Failed Communication Associated With Readmission
But, after adjustment for other variables, link not significant
New Guidelines Deemed Better for Identifying Statin Candidates
New guidelines would have 13 million more Americans taking the cholesterol drugs, experts say
Arts Observation Curriculum May Be Beneficial for Medical Students
Learning to observe objectively and communicate observations important in clinical practice
Progress in Reporting Conflict of Interest Among IRB Members
Percentage of members who felt another member didn't disclose financial relationships down '05 to '14
