MRI Cardiac Stress Test Predicts Death From Heart Disease
Test has been underused and represents less than 1 percent of stress tests, study authors say
Incidence of Acute Myocardial Infarctions Up Among Young Women
Second study shows sedentary time linked to increased risk for cardiovascular disease for women
2014 to 2017 Saw Improvement in Burnout for U.S. Physicians
Compared with other working adults and after adjustment, doctors still at increased risk for burnout
Most Patients Do Not Disclose Complementary Medicine Use
Lack of inquiry from providers, fear of disapproval, belief CM is safe among reasons for nondisclosure
National Health Spending Set to Increase 5.5 Percent Annually
Long-observed demographic and economic factors expected to drive growth in health spending
Leg Amputation in ESRD Patients Should Prompt Palliative Care Discussion
Lower-extremity amputation signals poor prognosis with end-stage renal disease
Vertical Integration Has Little Impact on Quality Measures
Increased hospital market concentration tied to reduced quality in patient satisfaction measures
Experimental Test May Quickly Diagnose Sepsis
Microelectrode device analyzes a patient's blood, provides results in as quickly as 2.5 minutes
New Kaiser Permanente Medical School Plans to Waive Tuition
School will waive all tuition for the full four years of school for its first five classes
Higher O2 Sats With Manual Vent During Intubation of Critically Ill
Findings seen with bag-mask ventilation vs. no ventilation for adults undergoing tracheal intubation
