Models May Predict Two-Year Mortality Risk for CKD Patients
Risk prediction models may be helpful in directing prognosis and treatment decisions
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
AAOS: Driving Two Weeks Post Hip Replacement May Be OK
Many patients regain their presurgery brake reaction times within two weeks after surgery
Exercise Improves Men’s Sexual Function Regardless of Race
Men who get the most physical activity report more erections, orgasms
Doctors May Not Be Informing of Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Only 45 percent of people with Alzheimer's or their caregivers say they were told of the diagnosis
Balance Compromised in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Greater maximum and range of separations of center of mass from center of pressure in DPN
Exercise Training Cuts Rate of Injurious Falls in Older Women
Reduction in rate of injurious falls and injured fallers; neither exercise nor vitamin D impact fall rate
AAD: Study Examines Incidence of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer
Incidence of NMSC much higher among Caucasians; Hispanic patients significantly younger
Electronic Solutions Underway for Rx Prior Authorizations
Two technology companies offering solutions that embed electronic PA in e-prescribing process
Public Outcomes Reporting Tied to Lower PCI Rates for Acute MI
Findings in large regional study of acute MI show higher in-hospital mortality in reporting states
