ACC: Sustained Weight Loss Cuts A-Fib Burden
Weight loss of >10 percent linked to six-fold increase in odds of arrhythmia-free survival
More Than 16 Million Americans Have Gained Coverage Under ACA
White House announces historic drop in number of uninsured Americans
Diet Soda Intake Tied to Belly Fat in Older Adults
Findings show a dose-response relationship, even when adjusting for other factors
Gender-Specific Variation in Medical Specialties
About 85 percent of ob-gyn residents are female, while more males in surgery, emergency medicine
Moderate Hypoglycemia Impacts Language Processing
Significant deterioration in reading span, accuracy of subject-verb agreement with hypoglycemia
Getting Heard May Be Key to Getting New Job
Pitch for job was more convincing when evaluators heard it than when they read it
HHS Wants to Help Restore Joy of Medicine
Agency listening to physicians and addressing concerns including EHR usability, meaningful use
Declining Desire May Lead to Lower Testosterone Levels
Lower levels linked to decreased sexual activity and desire, but not to fewer erections
Clinical Trial Data Often Not Reported in Timely Manner
Delays in filing findings on new treatments mean patients aren't informed, researcher says
AMA, CDC Partner to Focus on Diabetes Prevention
Getting the millions of Americans at risk for type 2 tested is the first step, experts say