Models May Predict Two-Year Mortality Risk for CKD Patients
Risk prediction models may be helpful in directing prognosis and treatment decisions
Perceived Inefficiencies Rife in Primary Care
Inefficiencies reported in activities that occur pre-visit, during visits, post-visit
Binge Eating Linked to Comorbidities in Obese Adults
BED linked to risk of specific comorbidities, but associations not statistically significant
Outcome Not Affected by Family Presence During Resuscitation
No significant differences in outcomes of processes of care for hospitals with versus without FPDR
Newly Identified Diabetes Up With Medicaid Expansion
Twenty-three percent increase in newly identified diabetes in 26 states that expanded Medicaid
Short Hospital Stays Don’t Impair STEMI Outcomes in Seniors
Similar outcomes with discharge after 48 hours and for patients who stay in hospital for four, five days
Air Pollution May Contribute to High Anxiety
Possibly, one study suggests, while another links pollution to increased stroke risk
FDA Approves New Treatment for Anthrax
FDA cites preparedness for intentional release of anthrax
Greater Use of Antibiotics Tied to Higher Odds of Diabetes
Data on one million people suggest a higher risk of the illness linked to changes in gut microbes
Majority of ER Doctors Admit Ordering Tests Defensively
97 percent said they had patients undergo procedures that weren't medically needed
