New QI Intervention Aids Pain Management for Seniors in the ER
Findings in patients aged 65 years and older with moderate-to-severe pain in academic ER
Nonadherence in Nearly One-Third of Patients With HTN
Differences in clinical outcome associated with nonadherence not statistically significant
With Education, Discharge Blood Glucose Profile Predicts HbA1c
Mean blood glucose level, disease duration predict 12-week HbA1c level after inpatient education
Many States Lack ‘Return-to-Learn’ Concussion Laws
Currently, only eight states have laws regarding returning to the classroom after concussion
Second Opinions Seldom Change Prostate Cancer Decisions
Most patients choose treatment they originally planned to follow
Low-Carb Diet Cuts Tx Effect of Glucagon in Hypoglycemia
Low-carbohydrate diet results in lower incremental rises in plasma glucose after mild hypoglycemia
Experience of Spouses Explored in Pre-Heart Transplant Period
Uncertainty relating to survival, more responsibility, lifestyle changes linked to high levels of stress
About Half of Seniors in ER Willing to Use Tablet Computers
However, few are able to answer all questions correctly without needing assistance
Women Have Worse Outcomes During 36 Months After ACS
Higher incidence of composite end point for women during 36 months after acute coronary syndrome
Part D Has Reduced Out-of-Pocket Rx Drug Costs in Diabetes
Decrease in proportion of Part D beneficiaries who experienced coverage gap to 40.9 percent in 2011
