Patient Navigators Tied to Shorter Hospital Stays
Use of patient navigators on general medical service didn't affect readmissions
AM, PM Cortisol Tied to Brain, Cognitive Variances in Later Life
Higher evening salivary cortisol levels tied to lower brain volume, worse cognitive function
Heart Safety of Testosterone Unclear for Older Men
Most men prescribed testosterone have age-related hypogonadism, for which treatment is not approved
Role of SNP Variant in FTO Explored in Obesity
Study identifies mechanistic basis for the strongest genetic association with obesity
Lumbar Spine BMD Ups Fx Risk in Women With Discordant T-Scores
Lower T-score for lumbar spine than femoral neck increases fracture risk, particularly in older women
USPSTF Draft Recommendation Urges Against COPD Screening
Grade D statement recommends against routine screening for asymptomatic adults
U-Shaped Link for Physical Activity, Heart Failure in Men
Largest risk reduction for heart failure seen for walking/cycling for at least 20 minutes per day
Antibiotics Often Prescribed for Veterans With ARIs
Substantial variation in antibiotic prescribing habits among individual providers at the VA
More Physicians Reporting Dissatisfaction With EHR Systems
Compared with survey five years earlier, fewer physicians report being satisfied or very satisfied
Pattern of Cases, Surveillance Data Similar for Lyme Disease
In the U.S., highest outpatient incidence seen among boys aged 5 to 9 years, adults aged 60 to 64 years
