Changes Being Made to Med School Applicant Assessment
New skills being emphasized on MCAT; multiple mini-interview technique being adopted
Study Examines Palliative Care in Cardiac Intensive Care Units
Patients who had end-of-life discussions had higher rate of redirected goals of care toward comfort care
One-Third of U.S. More Than Hour Away From Stroke Center
Lowest access found in southeastern United States, researchers say
ACC: High-Dose Omega-3 Protects Heart Following MI
Survivors who took large, daily dose of prescription-only capsules showed less decline in heart function
FDA Launches First App to Identify Drug Shortages
App IDs shortages, resolved shortages, product discontinuation; can be used to report shortages
Rush University Adds Patient Scores to Doctor Profiles
Scores based on 30 or more patient surveys completed in one-year period
Anemia Linked to Adverse Outcomes in Atrial Fibrillation
Increased risk of thromboembolic events, bleeding complications, mortality during anticoagulant tx
Research Measures Perceptions of Physician Compassion
Patients perceive higher level of compassion among physicians who provide a more optimistic message
Resistance to Common Antimicrobials Increasing
Salmonella, Campylobacter show significant resistance in humans and animals
ACP Issues Recommendations for Management of Pressure Ulcers
Two clinical practice guidelines provide recommendations on prevention, treatment
