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A new American Medical Association education module has been developed to help embed clinical pharmacists within a medical practice.

AMA Module Offers Help for Adding Pharmacist to Practice

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New education module offers six steps for integration of pharmacists into health care team
Perceived physical activity is associated with mortality

Perceived Physical Activity Level Predicts Mortality

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Association persists even after adjustment for confounders, including actual physical activity
The effects of aspirin on platelet inhibition may be more potent after bariatric surgery

Aspirin Responsiveness Can Change After Bariatric Surgery

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Correlation between extent of weight loss and improvement in on-aspirin platelet reactivity
Even a little weight gain can increase risk of developing heart failure

Heart Failure Risk Rises As Weight Increases

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But losing some weight might help decrease the damage
People with heart-healthy habits in their 20s tend to have larger

‘Life’s Simple 7’ Adherence in 20s Tied to Better Brain Health Later

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Following lifestyle recommendations in young adulthood pays off later, researchers say
Even a few extra pounds gained in early or middle adulthood can increase risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and hypertension

Chronic Disease Risk Rises With Even Slow, Steady Weight Gain

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As little as 11 pounds gained from early to middle adulthood tied to significantly elevated risk
As of 2015

CDC: >100 Million Americans Have Diabetes or Prediabetes

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Diabetes was seventh leading cause of death in 2015 in United States, according to report
In a report published online July 16 in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics

Survival Feasible Post Acute Liver Failure Secondary to Amiodarone

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Case report describes survival of 79-year-old woman treated with IV amiodarone for atrial flutter
Reducing hospital readmission rates for acute myocardial infarction

Reducing Hospital Readmissions Doesn’t Up Mortality Rates

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ACA guidelines may mean better follow-up after discharge, researchers suggest
While a plant-based diet can reduce risk of coronary heart disease

Type of Plant-Based Diet Affects Risk of Coronary Heart Disease

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Unhealthful plant-based diet index tied to increased coronary heart disease risk