Recent Years Saw Increase in Burden of Prior Authorization
Ninety-two percent of physicians report PA-associated delays in patient access to care
Workplace Noise Exposure Affects Cardiovascular Risk Factors
High BP, elevated cholesterol, hearing problems more common among workers exposed to loud noise
No Reduced CVD Risk for SBP <120 mm Hg in Type 2 Diabetes
Increased risk of CVD for achieved systolic blood pressure of <120 versus <130 or <140 mm Hg
Civilian Prehospital Tourniquets Linked to Reduction in Mortality
Prehospital tourniquets used in 17.6 percent of patients with peripheral vascular injuries
Smoke Exposure Tied to Higher CV, Cerebrovascular ER Visits
Increased risk of all-cause cardiovascular, cerebrovascular ER visits, especially for over-65s
Declines Seen in Cardiovascular Risk Factors From 1990 to 2010
By 2010, men, women had similar risk profile and use of cholesterol-lowering drugs, antihypertensives
Exercise Best Defense for Those at Genetic Risk for CVD
Benefit of exercise against cardiovascular disease notable even among those at high genetic risk
Metabolic Syndrome Common in Patients With Lupus
However, findings show that frequency of metabolic syndrome similar to the general population
Considerable Differences in Burden of Disease at State Level
Increasing burden of various diseases depending on state; overall death rates declined
Suggestions Offered to Reduce Physician Frustration With EHRs
Eight suggestions include providing individualized optimization training to personalize EHR settings
