Depression Cuts Adherence to COPD Maintenance Meds
Average monthly adherence to COPD maintenance medications low in older adults
Gastric Bypass Helps Achieve Diabetes Treatment Goals
Lower mean HbA1c, more diabetes remission, more weight loss versus lifestyle-medical management
Unsatisfactory Chewing, Poor Diet Up Hospital Stay in Elderly
Seniors with unsatisfactory chewing ability, poor diet use fewer annual preventive care, dental services
Electronic Record Demands Are Overwhelming Many Physicians
Survey found those who have to use EHRs/CPOEs report more burnout, job dissatisfaction
Pharmacy Programs to ID Opioid Abuse Effective, but Underused
Monitoring program in Maine was only used by 56 percent of pharmacists
Pregnancy May Lengthen Life of Zika Virus Infection
But researchers also find that infection boosts future immunity
Genetic Heart Condition Common Cause of Sudden Death in Sports
Majority of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy cases seen in young, male, minority athletes
Guidance Updated for Sedation of Pediatric Patients
Safe sedation needs a systematic approach, including medical supervision, pre-sedation assessment
Omega-3s Tied to Lower Risk of Fatal Coronary Heart Disease
Plant-based, seafood-based omega-3s associated with 10 percent lower risk of fatal CHD
End-of-Life Care Received Varies Based on Type of Disease
Cancer and dementia patients get more access to palliative care
