2011 to 2014 Saw Increase in Use of High-Intensity Statins After MI
Increase in percentage of beneficiaries whose first statin Rx after MI was for high-intensity dose
U.S. Emergency Departments Commonly Overcharging Patients
Minorities and uninsured are the most affected, researchers say
Costs Associated With U.S. Adult Bicycle Crashes Steadily Rising
Researchers find bike crashes cost $24.4 billion a year
May 2017 Briefing – Geriatrics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Geriatrics for May 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
β-Blocker Use Not Linked to Reduced Mortality After AMI
No significant difference in mortality for MI patients without HF, LVSD with, without β-blocker use
Medication Adherence Up With Refill Synchronization Model
Improvement in medication-taking behavior; cost savings over one year for HTN, DM, hyperlipidemia
Excess Weight Increases Costs Across Health Care Settings
Percentage increases in costs associated with obesity were highest for medications, higher for women
Drug-Resistant Bacteria Seen in Many Nursing Home Residents
More infection-prevention education and policies are needed, researcher says
CDC: Prevalence of Arthritis 31.8% in Most Rural Areas of U.S.
About half of those with arthritis in rural and urban areas have arthritis-attributable activity limitation
Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Infections Significantly Up Burden of Care
Increased odds of direct ER referral, inpatient admission for diabetic foot ulcers, infections
