Sleep-Disordered Breathing Ups Risk of Complications After PCI
Nightly breathing troubles may increase risk of heart attack, stroke following the coronary procedure
Potential Impact of Single-Payer Health Care Discussed
System could alleviate administrative burden, but may have trade-offs in terms of patient care
Pharmacist Involvement Can Improve Cardiovascular Care
Patients receiving pharmacists' care lowered their estimated future risk of cardiovascular disease
Soles of the Feet Should Also Be Checked for Skin Cancer
Cutaneous melanoma is rare on feet, but often advanced when diagnosed
Associated Professional Sleep Societies, June 11-15
The Associated Professional Sleep Societies 30th Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies was held from June 11 to...
Very Few Cases of Chest Pain Seen in ER Are Life-Threatening
Only 5.5 percent of patients diagnosed with six conditions thought to be life-threatening
Four-Step Strategy Suggested for Boosting Practice Quality of Care
Plan-Do-Study-Act strategy includes developing initiatives, implementing plans, checking results
Many PCPs Discuss Low-Dose CT Screening With Patients
But more than half report making one or no screening recommendations in past year
HIV Infection Negatively Affects Bone Acquisition
HIV-infection, T cell activation linked to decreased number of osteogenic precursors
Just 15 Minutes of Exercise a Day Helps Seniors Live Longer
Researchers find even modest daily workouts make a difference for older adults
