Disc Degeneration Tied to Severe Abdominal Aortic Calcification
Higher mortality rates for highest tertile of overall grade score for abdominal aortic calcification
Guidance Offered to Help Doctors Deal With ‘Dr. Google’
Communication is key to resolving conflicts when patients have requests based on online searching
New Health Care Index Reports Increases in Consumer Costs
Increase in coverage by public insurance plans, but increasing number of consumers have deductibles
Active Video Games Offer Health Benefit for Children/Teens
Active video games have large effect on health outcomes compared with sedentary behaviors
CCHD Screening Would Detect Many Nonsyndromic Cases
However, equal number of false-negative screenings expected with universal screening
Higher Bleeding Risk for Obese Patients on Warfarin
But exact reason why isn't known, researchers say
AMA: Six Traits of Financially Prepared Female Physicians
Traits include having retirement portfolio on track or ahead of schedule, having emergency fund
Hip Flexor Strengthening May Help Ease Pain of PAD
Researchers report that patients might also be able to walk longer
Vitamin D Rx Appears to Help Some Patients Lose Weight
May boost dieting efforts in obese patients already low in the nutrient
High-Protein Diet Could Backfire in Heart Health
Weight gain, early death noted in study of older adults
