Prevalence of Vertebral Fracture Varies With Assessment Method
Significantly different prevalence for quantitative morphometry, algorithm based qualitative methods
High-Dose Flu Vaccine Cuts Admissions From Nursing Homes
Rates of hospital admission lower compared with standard-dose vaccine in residents aged 65+
Lasting Damage After Monolateral Acute Primary Angle Closure
More than half of fellow eyes develop chronic angle closure glaucoma after acute primary angle closure
Average Increase in Physician Compensation 2.9% in 2016
Overall, 77 percent of physician specialties experienced increases in compensation
Mortality, Second Stroke Risk Up for Initially Stable Survivors
Ongoing care is essential to prevent recurrence, researchers say
Educational Intervention Doesn’t Up Hand, Stethoscope Hygiene
No significant increase in hand hygiene; stethoscope hygiene remained at zero after intervention
Few Patients Receive Rx for Smoking Cessation Meds After MI
Ninety-seven percent of smoking patients with MI received counseling, but few have SCM use
YAG Laser Vitreolysis Can Help Reduce Eye Floaters
Procedure demonstrates good efficacy compared to sham treatment
AMA Module Offers Help for Adding Pharmacist to Practice
New education module offers six steps for integration of pharmacists into health care team
Perceived Physical Activity Level Predicts Mortality
Association persists even after adjustment for confounders, including actual physical activity
