Lifestyle Factors Can Halve Heart Failure Risk in Elderly
Researchers suggest health choices still make a difference in old age
Despite Risk to Patients, Health Providers Often Work While Sick
Main reason is not wanting to let colleagues, patients down
Asian-Language Smoking Quitline Successful Nationwide
Callers are Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese; most received nicotine patches and counseling
June 2015 Briefing – Pulmonology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pulmonology for June 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Public Opinion Sought on New Licensure for Assistant Physicians
Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts seeking public opinion prior to filing rules
Residents’ Knowledge of High-Value Care Varies
Discussions with faculty members linked to all self-reported high-value care behaviors
Three Issues to Consider Before Selecting EHR
Work flow, features and functionality, and technical infrastructure should all be considered
Patients Want Online Access to Physicians, Health Records
But many are unaware of existing options, findings suggest
As U.S. Smoking Rate Drops, Smokers More Likely to Quit
Efforts to discourage the smoking have made it less acceptable, experts say
H3N2 Mutation to Blame for Low Efficacy of 2014-15 Flu Vaccine
Strain of H3N2 virus that was circulating did not match strain used in vaccine
