EHR Data Mining Helps With Quality Improvement
Data mining tools, including health maintenance alerts, reports, are available in EHR products
Drug-Eluting Beat Bare Stents in Older Patients Undergoing PCI
Reductions in myocardial infarction, repeat revascularization for DES versus bare metal stents
EHR Decision Support Ups Radiologic Test Appropriateness
Harms of computerized clinical decision-support capabilities of EHR rarely assessed
Regular Walking Can Boost Quality of Life With Prostate CA
Researchers found real improvements in quality of life once men got active
Statins Tenuously Cost-Effective for Primary Prevention in Seniors
Statins would prevent MIs, CHD, be cost-effective if no increase in geriatric-specific adverse effects
CPAP Tied to Improved A-Fib Outcomes for Those With OSA
Researchers recommend sleep disorder screening for patients with atrial fibrillation
Age, Creatinine, Ejection Fraction Predict Post-MI Survival
ACEF score is not significantly different from that based on 12 risk factors; predicts mortality after PCI
Guidance Offered for Managing Conflict With Patients
Good communication is crucial for managing encounters when denying a patient request
AACR: Changes Expected in Breast Cancer Rates
Overall, breast cancer could rise by as much as 50 percent within the next 15 years
Suboptimal Prescribing Attitudes Could Signal Personal Distress
Med students experiencing depression, alcohol abuse less likely to report impaired colleagues
