Echo Underused During Critical Cardiovascular Hospitalizations
Findings of underuse despite steady growth in use from 2001 to 2011
January 2016 Briefing – Critical Care
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Critical Care for January 2016. This roundup includes the...
Palliative Care Lacking for Chronic Lung Disease Patients
Patients with lung diseases have fewer DNRs, pain assessments than cancer patients
n-3 PUFA Tx After AMI Linked to Drop in Death, Recurrent AMI
Treatment linked to reduction in all-cause mortality, recurrent acute MI though 12-month follow-up
AMA Highlights Top Four Issues to Promote in State Legislation
Issues include physician-led team-based care, improving patient health, reducing rx drug overdose
Too Few Nurses Compliant With Standard Precautions
Correlation identified between HCV susceptibility and barriers to SP use and compliance
~1% of Physicians Account for One-Third of Malpractice Claims
A few doctors account for disproportionately large number of paid malpractice claims
Overweight, Obesity Linked to Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death
Increased risk of SCD with electrocardiogram abnormalities, even in normal-weight individuals
Pulse Pressure Linked to Multiple Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes
After adjustment for multiple variables, PP linked to all outcomes except stroke, cardiovascular death
Possibility for Health Care Legislation Changes in 2016
Bipartisan issues could be on agenda, including elimination of proposed tax on medical devices
