Simpler Tool Promising for Atherosclerosis Prediction
Fuster-BEWAT score similar to ideal cardiovascular health score in predicting subclinical disease
High Levels of Burnout, Stress for U.S. Surgical Residents
Burnout tied to depression, suicidal ideation; dispositional mindfulness linked to less burnout
Vitamin D Tied to Better Assisted Reproductive Therapy Outcomes
Women replete in vitamin D more likely to have live birth, positive pregnancy test, clinical pregnancy
Psychostimulant Use Tied to Placental Complications
Small increased relative risk of preeclampsia, preterm birth; absolute risk increases are small
AHA: Statins Cut Risk of MACE in Patients With ASCVD Event
Reduced frequency of MACE for patients receiving statins, especially high-intensity statins
Health Care Experts in Favor of Patient Contribution to Notes
With some cautions, experts are supportive of the OurNotes medical notes intervention
In 2007-2014, Glycemic Control Plateaued in Diabetes Patients
But significant improvements in HbA1c testing and awareness seen, except in those aged 20 to 44
ER- Breast CA Risk Up for African-Americans With T2DM
ER- type accounts for increased breast cancer risk in African-American women; highest risk in nonobese
Drug Combination Cost-Effective for Cesarean Prophylaxis
Improved maternal outcomes when azithromycin is added to cephalosporin for infection prophylaxis
AAO: Higher Exercise Intensity Tied to Reduced Risk of Glaucoma
Risk reduced 73 percent for those with highest versus lowest level of self-reported activity
