Advertisement

Nursing

Home Nursing
Statin use does not lower the risk of psoriasis

Statins Don’t Reduce Psoriasis Risk

Findings among patients with high, long-term adherence to statins
For patients with stable ischemic heart disease and objective evidence of ischemia

PCI Beats Medical Tx in Stable Ischemic Heart Disease

Reduced risk of mortality for PCI vs. medical therapy in patients with objective evidence of ischemia
More than half of the food and beverage products marketed to children do not meet the federal Interagency Working Group's nutrition recommendations

Many Foods Marketed to Children Don’t Meet Nutrition Guidelines

53 percent of products advertised do not meet Interagency Working Group's recommendations
Proteinuria levels at 12 months are the best predictor of long-term renal outcome in patients with lupus nephritis

Proteinuria Level Predicts Renal Outcome in Lupus Nephritis

Urinary red blood cells undermine a composite prediction of renal outcome
Texting during minor surgery cuts the need for pain relievers among patients receiving regional anesthesia

Texting Cuts Patients’ Need for Pain Meds During Surgery

Findings among patients receiving regional anesthesia during minor surgery
For patients discharged from hospital after myocardial infarction

Full Rx Coverage Ups Outcomes for Patients Discharged After MI

Full coverage associated with greater quality-adjusted survival, less resource use per patient
For twin pregnancies

Fetal/Infant Death Risk Lowest at 37 Weeks in Twin Pregnancies

Relative risk of mortality lower with immediate delivery versus expectant management at 37 weeks
Articles relating to overtreatment of cardiovascular disease

High-Value Research of 2014 Presented for Geriatric Medicine

Authors summarize studies published in 2014 that are highly relevant to practice of geriatric medicine
The U.S. birth rate remained at an all-time low in 2013

CDC: U.S. Birth Rate Reaches Historic Low

Drop in teen birth rate, poor economy explain downward trend
There's not enough data to decide whether or not electronic cigarettes can help smokers quit

USPSTF: Not Enough Data on E-Cigarettes As Cessation Aid

More and better data is needed, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says