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Improving Cancer Care Decision-Making

Improving Cancer Care Decision-Making | Opinion Article

Providers who assist in decision-making for cancer patients should be familiar with effective methods for presenting data so that patients can use it to make informed and preference-sensitive decisions.

Diabetes-Related LEAs: The Impact of Location

Diabetes-Related LEAs: The Impact of Location | Opinion Article

A new study has found that rates of foot and leg amputations among Americans with diabetes may vary widely according to where they live, but questions remain as to why this occurs.

Controlling Glucose: Mobile Apps to the Rescue

Controlling Glucose: Mobile Apps to the Rescue | Opinion Article

A diabetes coaching system for patients with type 2 diabetes uses mobile apps and web portals to promote self-management of blood glucose.

Discharging Patients After Elective PCI

Discharging Patients After Elective PCI | Opinion Article

Research has shown that the risks associated with PCI are highest within the first 24 to 48 hours after the procedure. However, there are many potential benefits of same-day discharge of select patients.

The 2012 American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting

The 2012 American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting | Conference Coverage

New research was presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 64th annual meeting from April 21-28, 2012 in New Orleans. The features below highlight just some of the studies that emerged from the conference, including diagnosing Alzheimer’s earlier, an investigational drug to reduce MS lesions, a new drug formulation benefits Parkinson’s, and determining the threshold for head trauma.…

Procalcitonin & Antibiotic Decisions

Procalcitonin & Antibiotic Decisions | Opinion Article

A novel approach for determining the need and optimal duration of antibiotic therapy is to use biomarkers, such as procalcitonin, of bacterial infections.

Identifying Acute Aortic Dissection Patients

Identifying Acute Aortic Dissection Patients | Feature

A study from University of Michigan researchers shows that the signs or symptoms of acute aortic dissection can usually be identified using a risk score generated by a simple bedside screening tool.

Assessing Medical Decision-Making Capacity

Assessing Medical Decision-Making Capacity | Feature

New research shows that incapacity to make medical decisions appears to be common and is often not recognized by physicians. Several instruments are available to assist physicians in assessing medical decision-making capacity.

ACC.12 Highlights for Surgeons

ACC.12 Highlights for Surgeons | Conference Coverage

New research was recently presented at ACC.12, the annual scientific meeting of the American College of Cardiology, from March 24-27 in Chicago. The features below highlight just some of the studies that emerged from the meeting that pertain specifically to the surgeon audience. 

>> Positive Outcomes Observed With TAVI
>> Assessing the Safety of On- & Off-Pump CABG
>> TAVR Comparable to Open-Heart Surgery at 2 Years
>> Bariatric Surgery Yields Big Rewards for Obese Diabetics
>> Underweight Patients at Increased Risk During ICD Procedures
>> Improving the Quality of ACS Care  
   
Positive Outcomes Observed With TAVI

The Particulars: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) involves insertion of a bioprosthetic valve into a diseased native aortic valve and represents a potentially less invasive option than surgical replacement.…

Multivessel PCI: Coming to a Consensus

Multivessel PCI: Coming to a Consensus | Feature

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions published a comprehensive consensus document that reviews treatment options for patients with multivessel CAD.

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