AMA: Physicians Driving the Slowing of Health Care Costs
Physicians' spending grew more slowly over 2003 to 2013 than hospital and clinical spending
Smartphone Electrocardiograms Deemed Equivalent to Standard
Smartphone monitoring found to be as accurate as standard ECG in diverse populations
Post-CABG Predictors of Stroke Identified for Diabetes Patients
Predictors of perioperative stroke include prior stroke, warfarin use, surgery outside U.S., Canada
Even Moderate BMI Reduction Could Ease A-Fib Burden
Systematic review shows increases in incident, postoperative, and post-ablation atrial fibrillation
U.S. Organ Donation Rates Highest in Midwest
While whites more likely to donate, report found race not the only driving factor
Moderate Alcohol Intake May Harm Elderly Hearts
Research seems to question current recommendations regarding alcohol consumption
Antiatherosclerotic Activity ID’d for MTX, Adalimumab in RA
Activity may be mediated by effects on lipoprotein functions, macrophage metabolism
Caution Urged When Using EHR Shortcut Features
Information should be checked and updated to avoid cloning and up-coding
AMA: Avoiding Distress in Medical School
Drivers of distress include unsupportive learning environment, mistreatment, debt
CDC: Smoking Rates on Decline in Many States
But some people are using alternative tobacco products in addition to cigarettes
