Scoring System Helps Predict Post-Hospital Mortality
For now, researchers see this as a tool for hospital comparisons, not patient care
Review: Short vs. Long Duration Dual Antiplatelet Tx After Stent
Longer DAPT linked to reduced stent thrombosis and myocardial infarction, increased bleeding, mortality
Time-Updated Hemoglobin A1c Variables Linked to MI Risk
Stronger correlation for MI risk with updated latest and updated mean versus baseline HbA1c
Metabolic Syndrome Up With ADT in Prostate Cancer
Increases in components of metabolic syndrome, and in prevalence of full metabolic syndrome
Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Formed
Formation of compact commission triggered by enactment of law in seventh state: Alabama
Intensive Glycemic Control May Ward Off Cardiovascular Events
But study showed it's not enough to prevent related deaths
Withholding ARBs After Surgery Linked to Higher Mortality
Failure to resume ARBs linked to mortality risk, especially in younger patients
Statin + Ezetimibe May Benefit After Acute Coronary Syndrome
Lowering of LDL cholesterol levels, improved cardiovascular outcomes for simvastatin + ezetimibe
Post-Op Myocardial Necrosis Common After Orthopedic Sx
Myocardial necrosis is independently associated with long-term mortality at three years
CMS: Hospital Charges for Common Procedures Up
And hematologists/oncologists and ophthalmologists top list of high earners
