Complex Chronic Diseases Appear to Drive Frequent Admissions
1.6 percent of patients make up 8 percent of admissions, comprise 7 percent of direct costs
Low HDL-C, High CRP Ups Mortality for Patients With CAD
Findings in patients with coronary artery disease on statin therapy after undergoing first PCI
Characteristics ID’d for Those Who Voluntarily Stop Eating
Most who hasten death by voluntarily stopping eating and drinking are in poor health, dependent on others
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
