USPSTF Reviews Use of ECG for Preventing A-Fib, CVD Events
I statement for use of ECG in A-fib in seniors; D recommendation against ECG for reducing CVD risk
Intensive BP Goals Reduce Risk of Cardiovascular Events
Benefits similar in patients with and without type 2 diabetes
Rx Discrepancies Common in Hospital Discharge Summaries
In audit, 68 percent of electronic discharge summaries for older patients had discrepancies
STEMI Patient Perceptions Impact Emergency Medical Services Use
Self-transport patients more likely to perceive EMS as slower, express concerns over resource use
DBS Safe But Not Beneficial in Parkinson’s Dementia
No consistent improvements seen in primary cognitive outcomes, resting state functional MRI
Yogurt, But Not Milk, May Lower Hip Fracture Risk
Findings based on combination of high intake of fermented milk products and fruits, vegetables
Year One Results Out for Value-Based Payment Modifier Program
Overall, 29.3 percent of eligible practices failed to register and report data and received a penalty
Payment for Laboratory Tests Set to Reduce Starting Jan. 1, 2018
CMS Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule to result in drop in payments for physician office-based tests
Expanded TIMI Risk Score Deemed Practical in Diabetes
Atherothrombotic disease risk assessment based upon 10 readily available clinical variables
Flu Vaccine Expected to Protect Against Most U.S. H3N2 Viruses
Current vaccine projected to be more effective in 2018 U.S. flu season vs 2017 Australian flu season
