Large Number of Presumed Sudden Cardiac Deaths Are Not
Nearly half of presumed sudden cardiac deaths are not autopsy-defined sudden arrhythmic deaths
Pennsylvania Case Could Affect Evidence for Malpractice Defense
Appeals center on relevance of consent, known risks and complications presented at trial
Doctors Often Not Discussing Risk Factors With Patients
Few survey respondents say physicians speak with them about opioids, road traffic issues
Plan to Relax Coal-Fired Power Plant Rules Could Up Mortality
EPA predicts between 470 and 1,400 premature deaths a year by 2030
Novel hs-cTnT Protocol Better Rules Out Myocardial Infarction
High-sensitivity troponin T rules out AMI in emergency department patients sooner than existing protocol
Heat-Driven Air Conditioning May Contribute to Additional Deaths
Researchers project that AC adaptation will account for increase in deaths related to air quality
Tobacco Content Still Common on U.K. Prime-Time Television
Tobacco content occurred in 33 percent of all programs; 8 percent of all adverts, trailer breaks
Declines in Life Expectancy in Many High-Income Countries
And increase in midlife death rates across racial and ethnic groups in the United States
Experts Offer Tips for Provider Appeal of Denied Medical Claims
Recommendations include asking for exceptions to payer policies and citing regulatory information
NYU Becomes First Medical School to Cover All Tuition
Full-tuition scholarships, regardless of need, offered to all new and current medical students
