Preoperative Phone Visits for Cataract Patients Safe, Efficient
No unplanned admissions associated with phone visits, which take less time than in-person visits
Incidence of Acute Myocardial Infarctions Up Among Young Women
Second study shows sedentary time linked to increased risk for cardiovascular disease for women
Higher Salt Intake in DASH Diet Tied to More Lightheadedness
High sodium intake increased frequency, severity of lightheadedness with DASH diet, but not with control diet
One-Third of PCPs Discuss Breast Cancer Treatments With Patients
However, many report feeling uncomfortable or believing they lack the necessary knowledge
Guideline Covers Extracutaneous Manifestations of Psoriasis
Second guideline presents evidence for different biologic agents, including adverse events
Hospital Program Does Not Cut Mortality for Acute Kidney Injury
But drop in hospital length of stay, improvement in metrics seen
Odds of Receiving Tx for CAD Up With Medicare Advantage
However, no significant difference seen in intermediate outcomes for those enrolled in MA, FFS Medicare
Intervention Can Reduce Orders for Inpatient Urine Cultures
Intervention includes notifications to providers, changes to order sets, new urine culture reflex tests
Higher Triglycerides May Be Protective in the Very Elderly
Higher triglyceride levels tied to lower risk of cognitive decline, ADL decline, frailty aggravation, and death
Most Patients Do Not Disclose Complementary Medicine Use
Lack of inquiry from providers, fear of disapproval, belief CM is safe among reasons for nondisclosure
