Limited Time Available to Review Sunshine Act Data
Doctors have limited time period to review financial data and dispute reports before they go public
Med Students, Residents Rarely Perform Stethoscope Hygiene
After excluding cases prompted by attending doctor, stethoscope hygiene performed in 11 percent
Two Commercial Weight Loss Plans Come Out on Top
Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig beat other commercial diet plans in new research
Risk of Cardiac Arrest During Sports Low for Fit Middle-Aged
Only 5 percent of attacks occurred during activities such as jogging or bicycling
Lower Extremity Revascularization in Elderly Found Lacking
Many patients immobile or dead a year later, but some benefit
More Vigorous Physical Activity May Offer More Benefits
Findings in middle-age and older participants
Targeted Body Temp Mgmt Post Cardiac Arrest May Benefit Brain
Reducing body temperature slightly tied to good mental outcomes
Contemporary PCI Outcome Predictors Defined
Predictors include previous anemia, chronic kidney injury, left ventricular dysfunction
Sodium Content Too High in Over Half of Packaged Foods
Many cold cuts, pizza, packaged meals contain too much sodium to be labeled 'healthy'
Article Highlights Legal Issues Linked to Physician Extenders
Understanding legal issues allows effective use of PEs, who can be beneficial in health care
