Free Flap Breast Reconstruction Safe in Elderly Patients
Older women want breast reconstruction at rates similar to those of nonelderly breast cancer patients
Less Than One Hour of Resistance Training Weekly Tied to Lower CVD Risk
No further risk reduction for CVD morbidity, all-cause mortality seen for ≥60 minutes/week
AHA Scientific Statement: Low Risk of Side Effects for Statins
Risk for statin-induced serious muscle injury <0.1 percent, newly diagnosed diabetes ~0.2 percent
Cemented Metal-on-Polyethylene Implants Best for Seniors
For men, women aged older than 65 years, small-head cemented metal-on-polyethylene cost-effective
Veterans Health Administration Hospitals Outperform Non-VHAs
When 121 regions were considered together, VHA care was better for 14 of 15 outcome measures
HIT-Related Stress Linked to Burnout Among Physicians
Odds of burnout up with report of poor/marginal time for documentation, time spent on EHR at home
Meds Taken Do Not Vary With ADL Impairment in Heart Failure
Adults with heart failure with impairment in activities of daily living take as many meds as those without
Most Insured Patients Not Using Online Portals
Socioeconomic disparities exist in use of patient portals; privacy concerns cited for nonuse
Pictorial Presentation of Silent Atherosclerosis Helps Cut CV Risk
Framingham risk score decreased in intervention group and increased in control group
Skin Autofluorescence Predicts T2DM, Heart Disease, Mortality
Prediction independent of traditional risk factors such as MetS, glucose, HbA1c in general population
