USPSTF Recommendations for Aspirin Use Vary by Age
Recommended for some patients aged 50 to 59 years; insufficient evidence for those <50, ≥70
Mortality Risk Up for Hip Surgery After Fracture Vs Elective THR
Higher risk of in-hospital mortality compared with those undergoing elective total hip replacement
Lower HbA1c Levels Linked to Less Dementia in T2DM
Poor control linked to 50 percent higher risk of being admitted to hospital in future for dementia
Gender Differences for Cardiovascular Risk With Diabetes
Studies find a nearly 40 percent greater risk of coronary issues in females
CDC Develops State-Level Chronic Disease Cost Calculator
Calculator identifies median state-specific medical costs and median absenteeism costs
Anticoagulation Report Has Little Impact in Discharge Summary
Safe Transitions Anticoagulation Report has no impact on clinical outcomes for patients on warfarin
NIH: Benefits for More Intensive Control of Hypertension
Rates of heart attack, heart failure, and stroke cut significantly by more aggressive treatment
Mediterranean Diet With Olive Oil Cuts Breast Cancer Risk
Beneficial effect of Mediterranean diet plus extra-virgin olive oil in primary prevention
Low Vitamin D Status Linked to Accelerated Cognitive Decline
Mean 25-OHD levels significantly lower for African-American and Hispanic participants
For Pharma Reps, Access to Physicians Continuing to Drop
Only 47 percent of prescribers considered accessible in 2015, compared with 55 percent in 2013
