AAFP: Educational Videos Created to Boost Adult Vaccine Uptake
New videos focus on influenza, zoster, and pneumococcal vaccine uptake among adults
6 Variables Can Predict Mortality Risk in Cardiogenic Shock
Variables from Intraaortic Balloon Pump in Cardiogenic Shock trial ID short-term mortality risk
Overweight, Underweight Both Tied to Migraines
Obese people 27 percent more likely to have migraines; underweight 13 percent more likely
Surgery Often the Starting Point for Opioid Addiction
Some patients may face higher risk of becoming dependent on opioids, researchers say
Diabetes Continues to Be a Significant Public Health Burden
But progress seen in cardiovascular complications, mortality among these patients
Delays in Emergency Care Up Mortality During Major Marathons
Elderly with heart issues fare worse on race days, perhaps due to ambulance delays, researchers say
Physicians Resist Requests From Immigrants for Female Ob-Gyns
Findings based on physician interviews regarding immigrant women's requests
AMA: Two Internet Tools Can Help Educate Patients
Tools provide personalized recommendations for preventive services and diabetes prevention info
Accurate Diagnosis of Endocrine Hypertension Important
Accurate diagnosis allows clinicians to provide surgical cure, achieve optimal response to drugs
Mortality Up With Depression Just Before Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Newly-developed depression before diagnosis linked to higher risk of death in postmenopausal women
