Early Palliative Care Improves Survival in Advanced Cancer
Second study shows benefits for caregivers with early palliative care intervention
Perception of Crisis Mode Tied to Patient Info Exchange Issues
Findings among self-reported perceptions by hospital staff
Prevalence of Subclinical Disease ID’d in African-Americans
Prevalence 26 percent; increased odds of disease among those with metabolic syndrome, diabetes
AAFP Issues Comprehensive Breastfeeding Toolkit
Toolkit is comprehensive resource; includes HHS business case for employer support of breastfeeding
CDC: Hypertension-Related Deaths on the Rise in U.S.
Most marked increases seen in those aged 45 to 64 and those over 85
Three Alcoholic Drinks Daily Can Up Risk of Liver Cancer
Expert panel looked at data on over eight million people to come up with risk factors for the disease
Perceived Inefficiencies Rife in Primary Care
Inefficiencies reported in activities that occur pre-visit, during visits, post-visit
Outcome Not Affected by Family Presence During Resuscitation
No significant differences in outcomes of processes of care for hospitals with versus without FPDR
Newly Identified Diabetes Up With Medicaid Expansion
Twenty-three percent increase in newly identified diabetes in 26 states that expanded Medicaid
Short Hospital Stays Don’t Impair STEMI Outcomes in Seniors
Similar outcomes with discharge after 48 hours and for patients who stay in hospital for four, five days
