Testosterone Doesn’t Spur Atherosclerosis in Older Men
No impact on rate of change of intima-media thickness, coronary artery calcium score
Many Factors Impact RN Compassion Fatigue, Satisfaction
Significant differences on basis of sex, age, education level, unit, acuity, change in nursing management
Low-Fat, Higher-Complex Carb Diet Aids Gestational Diabetes
Improvements seen in maternal insulin resistance and infant adiposity
HAC Reduction Program Penalty Kicks in for FY2015
Concerns relating to program include overlap between two measures used to calculate HAC score
Guideline-Based Protocol Ups Adherence to VTE Prophylaxis
Significantly more patients receive VTE prophylaxis after implementation of guideline-based protocol
Review Examines Strategies for Cleaning Hospital Room Surfaces
Few studies compare effectiveness of disinfecting methods and monitoring strategies
Systemic Corticosteroid Therapy Can Improve Outcomes in CAP
Mortality, need for mechanical ventilation, hospital stay down in community-acquired pneumonia
Allergists, ER Doctors Should Cooperate in Anaphylaxis Care
Epinephrine should be used as first-line therapy for anaphylaxis and those at risk for anaphylaxis
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
