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Optimism May Improve Outcomes Post Acute Coronary Syndrome
Linked to greater physical activity and lower rates of cardiac readmission at six months
More Adverse Effects for Medical Castration in Prostate Cancer
Higher risks of several clinically relevant adverse effects compared with surgical castration
Cohesive Care Team Ups Health Benefit of EHR Use in Diabetes
For diabetes patients, greater EHR-related health improvements for high-cohesion primary care teams
Second Cancer Risk Persists for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Survivors
Increased risk compared with the general population even for those receiving more recent treatments
Sodium Restriction May Be Detrimental in Heart Failure
Sodium restriction linked to increased risk of death or heart failure hospitalization
Finances Affect Patient Decisions About Cancer Clinical Trials
Greater financial concern linked to lower self-efficacy and preparation for decision making
Modifiable Factors Affect Racial Differences in Lung Cancer
No racial/ethnic differences in the risk of lung cancer death among women in fully adjusted models
Pre-Op Testing Over, Under Used in Mid Urethral Sling Surgery
Preoperative testing overused and underused; estimated charge of overused testing, $18/patient
Treating Hypertension Beneficial Regardless of Baseline Pressure
Reductions in risks of major CVD events, coronary heart disease, stroke, and heart failure
Better Info Needed in Transfer From Peds to Adult Care for T1DM
Only 36 percent of endocrinologists report always/often reviewing pediatric records
