Healthy Lifestyle With Diabetes Cuts Cardiovascular Risk
Benefit seen for adoption of healthy lifestyle even after T2DM diagnosis made
Perspectives on USPSTF A-Fib Screening Recommendation
Physicians weigh in on the need to develop a screening strategy
Steps Taken to Increase Use of Electronic Tools in Medicine
Docs will have more opportunity to use technology with extra codes approved by CPT Editorial Panel
Walking Tied to Better QoL in Those With/at Risk for CVD
Magnitude of link between walking time, QoL greater in those with, at risk for CVD than healthy individuals
Unsheltered Homeless Have High Mortality Rates
Noncommunicable disease, substance use, chronic liver disease most common causes of death
Responsive Parent Intervention in Infancy Can Reduce BMI z Score
But, a 36-month multicomponent behavioral intervention does not change BMI trajectory
Most Antipsychotics Prescribed in Nursing Homes Initiated There
64 percent initiated in nursing homes, 18.6 percent in hospitals, and 17.5 percent in outpatient settings
Cyber Insurance Recommended for All Physician Practices
Patient data hacking is a risk even for small practices
Measles Case Reported in Minnesota
Somali-American child diagnosed after returning from a trip to Africa
Death Records Estimate 1,139 Deaths Due to Hurricane Maria
Accurate estimates of deaths from disasters needed for informing rescue, recovery, and policy decisions
