Patients Report Improved Care Access, Better Health With ACA
Gains seen in how many adults have insurance and a doctor, and say they are in better health
2008 Initiative Had Minimal Impact on Pressure Ulcer Charges
Hospital-Acquired Conditions Initiative cut payment in 0.003 percent of discharges
Higher Health Costs for Diabetes Mainly Meds, Inpatient Care
Individuals with diabetes had more than double the unadjusted mean direct expenditures over 10 years
Not All Placebos Are Equal in Knee Osteoarthritis
Differential placebo effects can alter estimates of the relative efficacies of active treatments
Atorvastatin/Ezetimibe Beats Atorvastatin After PCI
Combination therapy linked to greater coronary plaque regression in Japanese patients
Components of Mediterranean Lifestyle Cut Postprandial Lipemia
Physical activity shown to reduce PPL, as well as legumes, fish, and herbs, but not wine
Self-Reported Eczema Valid for Detecting Atopic Dermatitis
High specificity and positive predictive value for self-, caregiver-reported ever history of eczema
Improved Care Transitions Needed Post Ambulatory Surgery
Age independently associated with hospital admission
Earlier Physical Therapy May Help Older Patients With Back Pain
Extent of improvement in symptoms may be greater among those referred for early PT
Risk of Death Up With Lower Extremity Amputation in Diabetes
Some, but not all, of the increased risk attributed to diabetes-related complications
