USPSTF: Insufficient Evidence to Screen for Atrial Fibrillation
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says benefit unclear in asymptomatic, older patients
Feeling Young May Be Reflected in Brain Structure
Those who feel younger than their real age actually have less brain aging
AMA Adopts Policy to Advance Gender Equity in Medicine
AMA House of Delegates has adopted policy to study, act for, advocate gender equity in medicine
AHA: A Diverse Diet May Not Promote a Healthy Weight
American Heart Association science advisory recommends healthy eating patterns instead
Walking Tied to Better QoL in Those With/at Risk for CVD
Magnitude of link between walking time, QoL greater in those with, at risk for CVD than healthy individuals
Most Antipsychotics Prescribed in Nursing Homes Initiated There
64 percent initiated in nursing homes, 18.6 percent in hospitals, and 17.5 percent in outpatient settings
Cyber Insurance Recommended for All Physician Practices
Patient data hacking is a risk even for small practices
Steps Taken to Increase Use of Electronic Tools in Medicine
Docs will have more opportunity to use technology with extra codes approved by CPT Editorial Panel
Factors Examined for End-of-Life Spending Levels in Cancer Care
Physicians' beliefs, availability of services, but not patients' beliefs, explain geographic variation
Death Records Estimate 1,139 Deaths Due to Hurricane Maria
Accurate estimates of deaths from disasters needed for informing rescue, recovery, and policy decisions
