More Evidence for Benefit of Reduced Salt Intake on Mortality
Findings support modest reductions in sodium intake among persons consuming high-sodium diets
New AMA Module Helps Identify Physician Distress
Module includes steps to ID doctors at risk, such as talking about risk factors, warning signs for suicide
Meditation Recommended for Helping Attendings ‘Attend’
Expert says meditation should be practiced every day and can help address burnout
CDC: Too Many Health Care Workers Not Getting Flu Vaccine
Vaccination protects both workers and patients
Capping Copays Will Raise Premiums, Up Drug Prices
Capping likely to benefit about 1 percent of all Americans who take any prescription drug per year
Considerable Number of Doctors Attend Patient Funerals
But major differences between specialties in terms of attendance, barriers and benefits tied to attendance
Constitutional Symptoms Often Trigger Antibiotic Rx in Elderly
Change in function, mentation often lead to testing, empirical antibiotic use
Systolic Blood Pressure Variability Linked to Mortality, Morbidity
Increased SBP variability tied to mortality, coronary heart disease, stroke, end-stage renal disease
Many Doctors Reluctant to Reveal Mental Health Issues
Perceived stigma, fear of career repercussions hinder treatment, study suggests
Anxiety Disorders Important in ESRD Treated With Hemodialysis
Screening strategies are needed, as is further research on appropriate therapeutic approach
