Change in Physician Call System May Up Readmission Rates
Increase in readmission rate seen regardless of patient age, readmission risks, medical diagnoses
Chemo Ups Metabolic Syndrome Risk in Early-Stage Breast Cancer
Significantly increased risk of metabolic syndrome components and overall MetS score
Temporal hs-cTnT Increase Linked to Risk of CHD, CHF
Temporal increases in high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T over six years linked to increased risks
Postural Instability Predicts Off-Loading Nonadherence in T2DM
Better off-loading predicted by larger and more severe DFUs, more severe neuropathy, foot pain
Women With A-Fib Less Likely to Receive Oral Anticoagulants
Even though they have a higher stroke risk from the condition than men
California’s Right-to-Die Law Now in Effect
Move raises percentage of terminally ill patients in United States who will now have this option
PPI Use Ups Risk of Osteoporosis, Osteopenia in Femur
PPI users have reduced mean femoral T-scores, increased frequency of osteoporosis, osteopenia
Wearable Artificial Kidney Does Well in Proof-of-Concept Trial
Small trial suggests device might be feasible, potentially freeing patients from dialysis machines
No Significant Weight Change With Adjuvant Sulfonylureas
Addition maintains glycemic control without weight change among patients with T2DM taking metformin
Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs Cut Opioid Use
Reduction in rate of prescribing of Schedule II opioids seen immediately after program launch
