Larger Women Have Nearly Three-Fold Higher Risk of A-Fib
Risk of atrial fibrillation rises along with body size, but remain low overall, researchers say
Doctor Communication Style Key During Bad-News Encounters
Enhanced patient-centered communication lessens anxiety during disclosure of cancer diagnosis
AHA: Patients Lack Confidence in Managing Their Cholesterol
Patients feel least informed about target body weight, types of cholesterol, goals for management
Exercise Capacity Prognostically Beneficial for Patients
When not contraindicated, reviewers urge for overall view of patients' clinical status
Surgery May Not Be Necessary in Acute Biliary Pancreatitis
Research suggests factors may predict need for immediate cholecystectomy
SGA Prescribing Higher for Veterans With PTSD/Dementia
Prescribing of SGAs to veterans with PTSD down, but consistently increased odds for concurrent dementia
MACRA Changes Government Approach to Doctor Payment
New approach pays providers based on quality, value, and results delivered, but questions remain
Multivitamin Use Does Not Benefit Cardiovascular Health in Men
No evidence of benefit even in men with poor nutritional status at baseline
Rates of Colorectal CA Screening Lower for Adults With Disabilities
Transportation issues, lack of awareness, other barriers may be at issue
Pre-Stroke Fitness, but Not BMI, May Predict Post-Stoke Disability
Patients who exercised regularly before stroke event had lower odds for disability after
