In-Person Staff Meetings Are Valuable for Health Care Teams
Tips include having frequent meetings which last 20 to 30 minutes and follow an agenda
One-Third of People Believe Alcohol Is Heart-Healthy
Those perceiving alcohol as heart-healthy drink substantially more alcohol
Many Hospitals Being Penalized for 30-Day Readmissions
Hospitals lobbying Medicare and Congress to account for patient sociodemographic factors
More Progress Needed to Get Stroke Patients Rapid Care
Researchers find transport time to specialized center sometimes longer than two hours
Bariatric Surgery Benefits May Fade With Time
Little is known about the long-term effects of bariatric procedures
Cardiac Rehab Participation Too Low Among Acute MI Survivors
Findings imply that referral isn't enough
One in Four With MI and A-Fib Discharged on Triple Therapy
Findings among older patients with acute MI and atrial fibrillation undergoing PCI
No Quick Fix in Cardiac Fat Metabolism From Calorie Cuts
Restriction of calories, saturated fat did not correct myocardial DFA metabolism in IGT individuals
Spicy Food Consumption Linked to Reduced Mortality Risk
Regularly eating chili peppers, other spicy foods linked to lower mortality risk during study period
Bariatric Surgery May Lower Tolerance for Alcohol
Researchers found blood alcohol levels were doubled in women who had gastric bypass
