Traditional Chinese Medicine May Benefit Some CVD Patients
Researchers suggest it might help treat hypertension, diabetes, atherosclerosis
Type of Hospital Doesn’t Impact Thrombolysis Outcomes in Stroke
Similar outcomes seen for comprehensive stroke centers, primary stroke centers, telestroke system
FDA Requests Removal of Opana ER From Market
Agency says the medication's risk for abuse now outweighs any benefit
New Bill With Tort Reforms Will Protect Iowa Physicians
Reforms include limiting noneconomic damages for intangibles, stronger expert witness standards
U.S. Leads in Income-Based Health Care Inequalities
More public tolerance for health care inequalities seen in United States than other countries
Drop in Admission for Aspiration Pneumonia From 2002 to 2012
Decrease in incidence and in-hospital mortality among all cases, and those aged 65 years and older
Election Results Could Be Harming Americans’ Health
Review of Obama and Trump wins suggests impact on stress, disease levels
Lifespan Up With Adoption of Four Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors
Increased survival times for men, women adopting four healthy behaviors versus none or one behavior
Inpatient Progress Note Content Often Cut and Pasted
About half of the content is pasted from elsewhere by medical students, residents, hospitalists
CDC: High-Deductible Health Plan Use Rising Among Employers
These employees more likely to face financial barriers to care, researchers find
