Revisits After Discharge From Observation Up in Elderly
From 2006 to 2011, increases seen in repeat observation stays and any hospital revisit for seniors
Valproic Acid Concentration Drops With Ketogenic Diet
Changes in serum concentrations of other anti-epileptic drugs not found to be significant
Medical-Home Recognition Higher in Demonstration Sites
Smaller decreases in number of visits to federally-qualified health centers for demonstration sites
2006 to 2013 Saw Increase in ER Use for Herpes Zoster
Increase in number of emergency department visits and costs for HZ-related ER visits
Head Positioning May Not Be Key to Acute Stroke Outcome
Research suggests patients will do as well sitting up as following doctor's orders to lie on their backs
1991-2014 Saw Minimal Change in Health Spending Per State
Recession and recovery, implementation of health reform impacted health care coverage
Opioid Rx Too Often Given to Back Pain Patients With Depression
Researchers find these patients are also more likely to get higher doses of opioids
Occupation Tied to Risk of Vitamin D Deficiency
Findings may help target health promotion and preventive efforts, researchers say
Education Can Promote Self-Management in CVD Conditions
Most effective interventions are tailored to individual patient needs, use multiple components
Causes of Serious Adverse Events in Nursing Homes Identified
Most serious adverse events caused by medication errors, falls, delayed or inappropriate intervention
