CDC: Alzheimer’s Mortality Up 55 Percent From 1999 to 2014
More patients also dying at home, with the caregiving burden often falling on loved ones
New Bill Intends to Repeal Limits on Physician-Owned Hospitals
Bill introduced in U.S. House of Representatives has bipartisan support with more than 50 co-sponsors
New Health Care Act Could Result in 23 Million Losing Insurance
While premiums may lower over the long-term, many would face much higher out-of-pocket costs
Calls, SMS Can Increase Adherence to FIT CRC Screening
Increased rate of fecal immunochemical test pick-up and return with telephone call, SMS reminder
Mapping IDs Geographic Access Barriers for Diabetic Retinopathy
And, telescreening ups diabetes retinopathy screening rate in primary care setting in N. Carolina
Orthostatic Hypotension in T2DM Linked to Riser Type Circadian BP
OH group had increased incidence rates of mortality, major adverse cardiac, cerebrovascular events
Knee Pain Relief Seen With Fiber, Chondroitin in Osteoarthritis
Lower risk for osteoarthritis knee pain with chondroitin supplementation, higher intake of fiber
ATS: Mortality Down for Patients Hospitalized With COPD in U.S.
Annual number of patients who died from COPD while in the hospital decreased 62 percent from 2005-2014
New Interactive Module Aims to Clarify Professional Boundaries
Module focuses on potential boundary violations relating to treating family, colleagues, receiving gifts
Hospitals Vary Widely in Moving Stroke Patients to Comfort Care
Doctors more apt to suggest it sooner for older, white, female, and uninsured patients
