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At lower values of measured low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)

Calculated LDL-C Varies at Lower Values of Measured LDL-C

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For calculated LDL-C of 30 mg/dL, 95 percent confidence interval was 24 to 60 mg/dL
In-person staff meetings

In-Person Staff Meetings Are Valuable for Health Care Teams

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Tips include having frequent meetings which last 20 to 30 minutes and follow an agenda
Younger adults with diabetes are less likely to seek regular eye care

CDC: Younger Adults With Diabetes Lag in Seeking Eye Care

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For those aged 18 to 39 years, only 38.2 percent had an eye exam within the past 12 months
Breakfast consumption influences glucose regulation throughout the day in patients with diabetes

Breakfast Intake Affects Glucose Regulation All Day in T2D

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Skipping breakfast increases postprandial hyperglycemia after lunch, dinner
Approximately one-third of the public believes alcohol is heart-healthy

One-Third of People Believe Alcohol Is Heart-Healthy

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Those perceiving alcohol as heart-healthy drink substantially more alcohol
About half of the nation's hospitals are being penalized by Medicare for having patients return within a month of discharge

Many Hospitals Being Penalized for 30-Day Readmissions

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Hospitals lobbying Medicare and Congress to account for patient sociodemographic factors
Primary care providers can improve the productivity of face-to-face visits with patients by identifying activities that can be delegated to another team member or performed using a different modality

How Do We Optimize Time With Patients in Primary Care?

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Some activities may be delegated or accomplished outside of the visit using a different modality
Use of legal appearance- and performance-enhancing drugs is increasing among men

APA: Use of Legal Performance-Enhancing Drugs Up Among Men

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Forty percent of men report increase in use of supplements; 29 percent concerned about use
Pre-referral workup for gastroenterology and hepatology conditions can be optimized using Delphi methodology

Pre-Referral Workup for GI, Liver Conditions Can Be Optimized

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Delphi method can be used to extrapolate externally developed referral guidelines for local implementation
A study of more than 1

Coffee Habits Linked to Odds of Mild Cognitive Impairment

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Higher risk for older individuals who never or rarely consume coffee, and those who increased amount