Physicians and Practices Should Prepare for Emergencies
Helpful strategies include developing a plan, knowing who will implement the plan, and staying flexible
Nitrogen Dioxide Doesn’t Impact Benefit of Exercise on MI
Inverse link between participation in sports, cycling, and gardening with incident MI, despite air pollution
Sulfonylureas As 2nd-Line T2DM Therapy Tied to Higher Event Risk
Associated with increased risk of myocardial infarction, all-cause mortality, severe hypoglycemia
Portable Sleep Monitoring Accurate in Heart Failure Patients
Respiratory polygraphy can accurately diagnose sleep apnea in patients hospitalized with heart failure
CDC: More People With High Cholesterol Taking Medications
Findings only among men and women over 60 years, not younger patients with high cholesterol
Embezzlement Not Uncommon in Medical Practices
Employees should undergo detailed background checks; practices should have zero-tolerance for theft
Medical Organizations Must Address Sexual Harassment
Proactive approach needed; should include interactive programs to get people talking
Walmart Generic Drug Discounts Often Offer More Patient Savings
Walmart drug program offers savings over Medicare program for generic cardiovascular medications
FDA Proposes New Rule on Food Labeling in Vending Machines
Revised rule suggests that type size on packaged food must be 1.5 times size of net weight declaration
Molecular Autopsy May Shed Light on Sudden Death in Young
Ultrarare, nonsynonymous variants seen in 64% of victims of sudden unexplained death in young
