Physicians Should Be Aware of Signs of Burnout
Stress is major predictor for burnout among doctors; operating in high-stress environment also harmful
Perception of Crisis Mode Tied to Patient Info Exchange Issues
Findings among self-reported perceptions by hospital staff
Prevalence of Subclinical Disease ID’d in African-Americans
Prevalence 26 percent; increased odds of disease among those with metabolic syndrome, diabetes
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Equation Can Be Applied Globally
Risk equation can be recalibrated for application in different countries; good discrimination in validations
CDC: Hypertension-Related Deaths on the Rise in U.S.
Most marked increases seen in those aged 45 to 64 and those over 85
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
