Adoption of Advanced Health IT Capabilities Inconsistent
Degree of EHR standardization strongest predictor of health information technology adoption
High Levels of Activity, Motor Ability Linked to Better Cognition
Findings seen in older adults; independent correlations remained for those with Alzheimer disease
American College of Physicians Releases 7th Edition of Ethics Manual
Manual focuses on patient-physician relationship in different scenarios, including telemedicine
One in Five Back Pain Patients Experience Persistent Pain
Significant differences seen in patterns of medication, health care use across back pain trajectories
Prices Still Explain High U.S. Health Care Spending
Health care prices explain difference in spending between United States and other countries
Use of Diabetes Monitoring Tests in Primary Care Suboptimal
Less than 60 percent of patients with diabetes given HbA1c, lipid profile tests in preceding 12 months
Statin Therapy Reduces Risk for Diabetic Retinopathy in T2DM
Reduced risk, slowed progression of retinopathy for Taiwanese patients with type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia
Number of Colorectal CA Deaths Projected to Rise Worldwide
Mortality rates falling worldwide in many countries but expected to increase substantially in some
CDC: Flu Cases Hit 7 Million in the United States
Half of this number went to a doctor, while 69,000 to 84,000 people have been hospitalized
Seniors Still Report Barriers to Hearing Care Services
Difficulties accessing hearing care services seen particularly in older Americans with lower incomes
