Complications Higher Than Expected for Invasive Lung Tests
Complication rates for invasive lung diagnostic procedures higher than those seen in clinical trials
Components of Ideal Cardio Health Cut Diabetes Risk
Lower risk for diabetes seen for those with normal fasting glucose, not impaired fasting glucose
Adoption of Advanced Health IT Capabilities Inconsistent
Degree of EHR standardization strongest predictor of health information technology adoption
High Levels of Activity, Motor Ability Linked to Better Cognition
Findings seen in older adults; independent correlations remained for those with Alzheimer disease
Coronary Artery Calcium May Help Predict CVD in South Asians
CAC incidence similar in South Asian men versus white, black, Latino men; higher than Chinese
Young-Onset Type 2 Diabetes Tied to Increased Hospitalization Risk
Excess hospitalizations seen across life span with large burden of mental illness in young adulthood
American College of Physicians Releases 7th Edition of Ethics Manual
Manual focuses on patient-physician relationship in different scenarios, including telemedicine
Study Explores Influence of Genetics, Environment in Disease
Genetic component for 40 percent of phenotypes studied; 25 percent have environmental risk factors
Guideline Issued for Treatment of Mild/Moderate Ulcerative Colitis
Standard-dose mesalamine or diazo-bonded 5-ASA recommended versus low-dose mesalamine
Opioids Now More Deadly for Americans Than Traffic Accidents
Preventable injuries are the third leading cause of death in the United States
