Catheterization Increasing for Seniors With STEMI
Drop in proportion of older adults with STEMI not receiving cardiac catheterization, PCI
AMD Predicts Poorer Survival in Older Women
In women older than 80 years, early AMD linked to all-cause and non-CVD, non-cancer mortality
Fruit, Vegetable Intake Linked to Hip Fracture
Dose-response association noted with increased fracture rates for intake below five servings/day
AMA: Physicians Driving the Slowing of Health Care Costs
Physicians' spending grew more slowly over 2003 to 2013 than hospital and clinical spending
Smartphone Electrocardiograms Deemed Equivalent to Standard
Smartphone monitoring found to be as accurate as standard ECG in diverse populations
Post-CABG Predictors of Stroke Identified for Diabetes Patients
Predictors of perioperative stroke include prior stroke, warfarin use, surgery outside U.S., Canada
House Call Primary Care Practices Vary Substantially
One-third of practices use a defined quality improvement process
Vegan Diet Tied to Weight Loss, Improved Neuropathy in DM
Those who followed it lost average of 15 pounds, had improved blood flow to feet
14.9 Million New Cancer Cases Worldwide in 2013
Cancer is now second leading cause of death after cardiovascular disease
Hospice May Help Surviving Spouse Cope With Death
Study suggests improved coping for those whose loved ones had end-of-life care
