CDC: Noise-Related Hearing Loss Often Unrecognized in U.S. Adults
One in four adults who believes their hearing is good or excellent actually has hearing damage
Daily Energy Expenditure Linked to Health Care Utilization
Findings for energy expenditures estimated from ambulatory ECG monitoring
Mortality Down for U.S. Patients Treated by International Doctors
Compared to mortality rates for Medicare patients treated by U.S.-trained doctors
Hospitalizations for Atrial Fibrillation on the Rise
But patients with the condition also more likely to survive, researchers say
Health Care Access Not Easy for Undocumented Immigrants
Two U.S. studies find them unable to get adequate dialysis and end-of-life care
Treatment of Hips Beneficial in Patients With Low Back Pain
Prescriptive tx of bilateral hips, in addition to pragmatic tx of lumbar spine has clinical value
Microvascular Complications Linked to Severity of Periodontitis
Poor glycemic control linked to increased prevalence and severity of periodontitis
Zoster Ups Stroke Risk in Patients With Autoimmune Disease
For patients with autoimmune disease, herpes zoster tied to increased stroke risk in first 90 days
One in Five Undergoing Telemetry for Noncardiac Indications
Top three cardiac indications include angina/acute coronary syndrome, arrhythmias, heart failure
High TG, Low HDL-C Levels May Help Further Stratify CHD Risk
Fasting high TG + low HDL associated with increased risk, particularly in those with diabetes
