AHA: Many U.S. Adults Taking Action to Reduce Sodium Intake
Fifty-three percent taking action; receiving medical advice to reduce sodium intake linked with action
Many PCPs Not Using Rx Drug Monitoring Programs Routinely
Barriers to use include time-consuming nature of information retrieval; lack of intuitive format for data
HPV-16 Tied to Improved Survival in Advanced Esophageal Cancer
Improved survival and treatment response for HPV-16 positive patients
Nurse Follow-Up by Phone Cuts Problems Post Orthopedic Sx
Educational intervention improves patient outcomes after discharge from hospital
Aerobic Fitness Can Predict Post-Op Complications in AAA Repair
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing variables can predict different postoperative complications
Anemia Linked to Adverse Outcomes in Atrial Fibrillation
Increased risk of thromboembolic events, bleeding complications, mortality during anticoagulant tx
Wound Leak Critical Complication Post Open Globe Repair
Stellate-shaped wound and delayed presentation associated with post-op wound leak
AHA: Fried Food Intake Tied to Heart Failure Risk in Physicians
Eaten regularly, fried foods might boost chances as much as 68 percent
Sedative Pre-Anesthesia Doesn’t Increase Patient Satisfaction
Trend in the United States is not to give patients these meds before procedure
Use of Anticholinergic Meds May Up Pneumonia Risk for Elderly
But more research is needed
