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Cardiovascular Disease Risk Equation Can Be Applied Globally
Risk equation can be recalibrated for application in different countries; good discrimination in validations
Hunger Signals Differ in Brains of Those With Anorexia
Researchers also find changes in areas that regulate self-control
Cancer Risk Down for Men With High Midlife Fitness
Study shows lower risk of lung, colon tumors at 65 and older
Perception of Crisis Mode Tied to Patient Info Exchange Issues
Findings among self-reported perceptions by hospital staff
Intraperitoneal Chemo Offers Lasting Benefit in Ovarian Cancer
Risk of death decreases by 12 percent for every IP chemotherapy cycle completed
Prevalence of Subclinical Disease ID’d in African-Americans
Prevalence 26 percent; increased odds of disease among those with metabolic syndrome, diabetes
U/S Strain Imaging Can Quantify, Map Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Differences in shear strain and axial strain for healthy volunteers, patients with CTS
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
Patients Expect More Info About Tests Involving Radiation
Gap between patient expectations, current practices for provision of information about radiation use
