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Review: Depression Screening As Inpatient Important, Feasible
Still, more research needed to determine effect of screening/treatment on patient outcomes
ADA: Glucose Self-Monitoring Often Lacks Benefit in T2DM
No significant improvements in hemoglobin A1c levels, HRQOL seen in non-insulin-treated cases
Medical Students Lacking Proficiency in BP Measurements
Among 159 medical students, a mean of 4.1 elements out of 11 were performed properly
Traditional Chinese Medicine May Benefit Some CVD Patients
Researchers suggest it might help treat hypertension, diabetes, atherosclerosis
Type of Hospital Doesn’t Impact Thrombolysis Outcomes in Stroke
Similar outcomes seen for comprehensive stroke centers, primary stroke centers, telestroke system
FDA Requests Removal of Opana ER From Market
Agency says the medication's risk for abuse now outweighs any benefit
New Bill With Tort Reforms Will Protect Iowa Physicians
Reforms include limiting noneconomic damages for intangibles, stronger expert witness standards
U.S. Leads in Income-Based Health Care Inequalities
More public tolerance for health care inequalities seen in United States than other countries
Drop in Admission for Aspiration Pneumonia From 2002 to 2012
Decrease in incidence and in-hospital mortality among all cases, and those aged 65 years and older
Election Results Could Be Harming Americans’ Health
Review of Obama and Trump wins suggests impact on stress, disease levels