Patients Tend to Prefer Formal Physician Attire
Patient preferences influenced by age, geographic location, context of care
MetS Prevalent Among Seniors at Risk of Mobility Disability
No consistent observations between metabolic syndrome and walking speed, self-reported disability
Deaths Due to Smoking Underestimated in U.S.
Each year, 60,000 more smokers die from causes associated with smoking, researchers say
ASA: Cancer Risk Higher for Older Stroke Survivors
But cancer only affected about 2 percent of those in two-year follow-up period
ASA: Worse Stroke Outcomes in Dehydrated Patients
Stroke effects worsened or stayed the same in 42 percent of dehydrated patients
ASA: Low Vitamin D Levels Tied to Poor Stroke Prognosis
Tied to raised risk of a severe stroke, poor recovery, researchers say
Health Benefits of Moderate Drinking May Be Overestimated
Not all factors considered in previous studies, researchers say
Seven Tips Help Doctors Prepare for Meaningful Use Audits
Best way to prepare for an audit is to assume it will happen and make sure MU requirements are met
AMA: Use American Heart Month to Focus on Patients’ BP
AMA provides three questions for physicians to ask when measuring blood pressure
ICDs May Provide Little Benefit When Implanted Over Age 70
ICDs lead to extended survival in those at high risk for sudden cardiac death, less so for those over 70
