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The Cardiovascular Disease Population Risk Tool algorithm

Algorithm Can Discriminate Cardiovascular Disease Risk

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CVDPoRT, based on 12 variables, accurately discriminates risk, is well-calibrated in population
The median data age in clinical trials in journals with a high impact factor is about three years at publication

Data Age in Clinical Trials Is About Three Years at Publication

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Trials funded by government were associated with significantly longer time to publication
Medicaid work requirements will only impact a small proportion of persons and may only generate minimal savings

Medicaid Work Requirements Don’t Impact Many Enrollees

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Further, cost savings achieved with their implementation would likely be minimal

National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Aug. 25-27

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The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Total Store Expo The Total Store Expo of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS)...
Health care providers need to be equipped to recognize

AHA: Update on Diagnosis, Tx for Chagas Cardiomyopathy

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Prevalence has increased in U.S.; statement aims to increase recognition, improve care
Physicians and consumers agree on the benefits of virtual care

Docs, Consumers Agree on Benefits of Virtual Care

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But physician adoption of virtual care technologies is low; few plan to add video visit capability
Nearly half of physicians report being burned out

Physician Burnout Rates Vary by Medical Specialty

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Nearly half of those in critical care, neurology, family medicine, ob-gyn, internal medicine report burnout
Doctors can use Twitter to build networks and learn more about research in real time

Many Opportunities for Doctors Using Twitter

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Twitter can be used to build networks and find potential research partners; learn about research
The weighting systems that underlie hospital performance rating tools should incorporate the needs

Personalized Weighting Could Enhance Hospital Rating Tools

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Incorporating needs, values, preferences of patients would make rankings more useful to them
Most cardiac fatalities among firefighters have evidence of coronary heart disease and increased heart mass

Greater CAD Incidence, Heart Mass in Firefighter Cardiac Arrests

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Predictors of cardiac death include heart weight >450 g, coronary artery stenosis, prior MI