CMS Releases Resources to Help With Payment System
3 new resources help physicians participating in, considering Merit-based Incentive Payment System
Stair Walking Combats Fatigue Better Than Caffeine
A 10-minute climb can increase both fitness and motivation, researcher says
Poll: Many Americans Concerned About ACA Repeal
But, as has always been the case, support for the law depends on political affiliation
Angiography Beneficial for Management of Unstable Angina
Decreased risk of 12-month mortality for patients undergoing routine angiography
Low Use of Medications, Lifestyle Counseling in PAD Patients
Increased odds of antiplatelet therapy, statins, ACEI/ARB, smoking counseling with comorbid CAD
Half of U.S. Doctors Receive Payments From Industry
And, market share for brand-name drugs down at hospitals with sales restrictions
CDC: Mortality Rate for Black Americans Drops 25 Percent
But CDC report also found they're still more likely to die at an earlier age than whites
Gluten-Free Diet Not Healthy for Patients Without Celiac Disease
Consuming low levels of dietary gluten may increase risk of coronary heart disease
Alternate-Day Fasting Not More Effective for Weight Loss
Weight loss similar to conventional calorie-restriction diet, researchers find
Too Few Americans Know the Warning Signs of Stroke
Many who experience symptoms consistent with a TIA fail to report it
