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
Cardiac Profiles Up With Exercise, Less Sitting in Early Old Age
Greater light, moderate-to-vigorous intensity activity tied to more favorable profile in adults age 60 to 64
Teen Sudden Cardiac Death Causes Often Not ID’d on Screens
Most sudden cardiac deaths of teen soccer players due to cardiomyopathies not identified on screening
Bundling Doesn’t Cut Medicare Payments for Medical Conditions
No changes in clinical complexity, length of stay, emergency visits, readmission, or mortality
High BP Seen at School Age for Extreme Preterm Infants
Increased risk of high BP, hypertension seen among both overweight and normal-weight 6- to 7-year-olds
Healthy Lifestyle With Diabetes Cuts Cardiovascular Risk
Benefit seen for adoption of healthy lifestyle even after T2DM diagnosis made
American Heart Association Urges Screen Time Limits for Youth
Increasing screen trends may have negative cardiometabolic impact; panel calls for more research
Perspectives on USPSTF A-Fib Screening Recommendation
Physicians weigh in on the need to develop a screening strategy
