Physicians With Medicine/Psych Training Can Help Complex Cases
Dually trained med/psych physicians can effectively care for hospital patients with psychiatric issues
6 Factors Related to Inclusion in Health Care Workplace ID’d
Presence of discrimination, the silent witness, effectiveness of leadership can help assess inclusion
Both Abstinence and High Alcohol Use Linked to Dementia
Increased dementia risk for those with abstinence or with drinking >14 units alcohol/week in midlife
Triple Combo Blood Pressure Pill Can Improve BP Control
Proportion achieving target BP increased with use of triple combo pill versus usual care at six months
In Teens, Young Adults, High BMI May Hurt Cardiovascular Health
Using combo of methodologies suggests higher BMI may increase BP, left ventricular mass index in youth
Bariatric Surgery Lowers Microvascular Disease Risk
Findings based on large study of patients with type 2 diabetes
C. difficile Tied to Increased Graft Loss in Solid Organ Recipients
Proven infections, antibiotic treatments in past three months tied to increased development of CDI
Four Pros to Integrating EHR, Practice Management Software
Consolidating software allows practices to save time and money, make fewer mistakes, protect privacy
AMA Adopts Policy on Augmented Intelligence
Will promote development of high-quality AI that is transparent, aims to address bias, safeguards privacy
Review Addresses Nutritional Hype for Popular Foods
Legumes, coffee, tea tied to cardiovascular benefits; added sugars, energy drinks linked to harmful effects
