2004 to 2014 Saw Increases in Risk Factors in Ischemic Stroke
Increases in prevalence of hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, smoking, and drug abuse in AIS
New System Streamlines CME Credit Approval Process
American Academy of Family Physicians, American Board of Family Medicine launch single credit system
Educational Intervention in Hospital Can Cut Catheter Use
Intervention targets nurses, doctors; includes posters, small-group lessons, health record changes
Medical License Questions Sway Doctors’ Mental Health Help
Asking only about current mental health may encourage help-seeking behavior
Physician Salaries Appear to Be Flat or Declining
Lack of income growth felt by primary care and specialty physicians
Medicare Coverage Restrictions for Opioids Rose From ’06 to ’15
Formularies increasingly using quantity limits and prior authorization to restrict daily allowable dosing
Novel Metrics Suggested for Assessing EHR Use
Metrics aim to provide insight into the clinician experience in light of impaired practice efficiency
2HELPS2B Model Identifies Seizure Risk in Critically Ill
Area under curve of 0.819, average calibration error of 2.7 percent for model comprising six variables
Guide Offers Doctors Tips for Choosing a Health System
New guide helps clinicians considering joining physician-led integrated health systems
New Online Tool Aids Search for Alcohol Treatment
Alcohol Treatment Navigator aimed at individuals with alcohol use disorder and their loved ones
