ACP, AAFP Raise BP Rx Threshold for Healthy Adults Over 60
Guideline says therapy should begin after systolic BP meets or exceeds 150 mm Hg, not 140
Current Asthma Ruled Out for One-in-Three Diagnosed Adults
Those in whom current asthma was ruled out less likely to have undergone testing for airflow limitation
Mortality Risk in T2DM Increased With Depression and/or Anxiety
Anxiety affects mortality risk, independent of depression; attenuates link for depression, mortality
Educational Methods Have Improved Bowel Prep Compliance
Many methods have been developed, including educational booklets, videos, phone apps
Risk of Post-Op Infections Up in Overweight, Obese Children
Surgical site infections more common for overweight or obese patients
Rate of Genitourinary Injuries Up Among U.S. Service Men
Injury reported in 1,367 men deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom
Patient Perception of Provider Concern Impacts Satisfaction
Findings in private practice pain management clinic for patients prescribed opioids
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Tied to Poor School Performance
By seventh grade, four out of 10 failed to meet standards in at least one academic area
Caffeine Found to Reduce Age-Related Inflammation
Connection between advancing age, systemic inflammation, cardiovascular disease and caffeine
Video Intervention Persuasive for Screening Recommendations
Intervention changed screening intentions of substantial proportion of male, female viewers
