Anticoagulants in Seniors With A-Fib, CKD Ups Stroke, ICH Risk
Anticoagulants linked to increased risk of ischemic stroke and hemorrhage, but lower all-cause mortality
Burnout Found Prevalent Among Doctors in Single Health System
Link between patient satisfaction and emotional exhaustion; also tied to odds of leaving organization
Mortality Risks of Exclusive Cigar, Cigarette, Pipe Use ID’d
Higher risk of tobacco-related cancer death for current/former cigarette, current cigar, pipe smoking
Maternal Vaccination Not Tied to Infant Hospitalization, Death
Vaccination with influenza and Tdap not linked to risk of infant hospitalization, death in first six months
USPSTF Urges Multicomponent Behavioral Interventions for Obesity
Draft recommendation statement concludes that doctors should provide, refer adults to interventions
Administrative Costs Estimated at Health Care System
Estimated costs of billing range from $20 for primary care visit to $215 for inpatient surgical procedure
12-Month Weight Loss Doesn’t Differ With Low-Fat, Carb Diets
No significant difference in weight change between healthy low-fat, low-carbohydrate diet
Rotating Night Shift Work Tied to Increased Odds of T2DM
Working more night shifts per month linked to increased odds of type 2 diabetes
Treatment Initiation for Depression Low in Primary Care
Minorities and elderly more unlikely to start depression treatment in the primary care setting
Influenza A(H3N2) Viruses Predominate 2017-2018 Season
Vaccine effectiveness estimated at 25 percent against A(H3N2)
