Exercise After Learning May Improve Knowledge Retention
Exercise needs to occur about four hours after information is learned
Strategy Needed to Address Impending Physician Shortage
AAMC promotes multipronged approach including federal support, technology, care delivery changes
Prices for Care Rise Significantly As Multi-Hospital Systems Emerge
76 percent increase per hospital admission across all hospitals; greater increase in multi-hospital systems
Unplanned Readmission for ~8 Percent of Surgical Discharges
Risk factors for readmission include female sex, diabetes, sepsis on admission, payer status
Potential Impact of Single-Payer Health Care Discussed
System could alleviate administrative burden, but may have trade-offs in terms of patient care
Soles of the Feet Should Also Be Checked for Skin Cancer
Cutaneous melanoma is rare on feet, but often advanced when diagnosed
Four-Step Strategy Suggested for Boosting Practice Quality of Care
Plan-Do-Study-Act strategy includes developing initiatives, implementing plans, checking results
HIV Infection Negatively Affects Bone Acquisition
HIV-infection, T cell activation linked to decreased number of osteogenic precursors
Many Patients Prescribed Opioids Sharing Leftover Pills
Two new U.S. studies shed additional light on opioid epidemic
Senior Runners Expend Similar Energy As Younger Runners
Rate of oxygen consumption differs little between active seniors and younger runners
