Increase in Chest CT Scans Leads to More Incidental Findings
Increase in rate of nodule identification, while rate of new lung cancer diagnosis remains stable
AAFP Spells Out Conditions for Retail Clinics
Conditions include delivery of episodic care services in coordination with primary care physicians
Calculated LDL-C Varies at Lower Values of Measured LDL-C
For calculated LDL-C of 30 mg/dL, 95 percent confidence interval was 24 to 60 mg/dL
In-Person Staff Meetings Are Valuable for Health Care Teams
Tips include having frequent meetings which last 20 to 30 minutes and follow an agenda
CDC: Younger Adults With Diabetes Lag in Seeking Eye Care
For those aged 18 to 39 years, only 38.2 percent had an eye exam within the past 12 months
Breakfast Intake Affects Glucose Regulation All Day in T2D
Skipping breakfast increases postprandial hyperglycemia after lunch, dinner
One-Third of People Believe Alcohol Is Heart-Healthy
Those perceiving alcohol as heart-healthy drink substantially more alcohol
Many Hospitals Being Penalized for 30-Day Readmissions
Hospitals lobbying Medicare and Congress to account for patient sociodemographic factors
How Do We Optimize Time With Patients in Primary Care?
Some activities may be delegated or accomplished outside of the visit using a different modality
APA: Use of Legal Performance-Enhancing Drugs Up Among Men
Forty percent of men report increase in use of supplements; 29 percent concerned about use
