Cerebral Aneurysms: Analyzing the Treatment Shift

Cerebral Aneurysms: Analyzing the Treatment Shift | Feature

February 13, 2013

Research shows that most unruptured cerebral aneurysms are currently treated with endovascular coiling while surgical clipping is more commonly being reserved for treating ruptured aneurysms.

Communicating More Effectively at ED Discharge | Feature

February 12, 2013

Communication at discharge is an important aspect of high-quality ED care. Before patients leave the ED, several strategies can be used to enhance recall of instructions and ensure that patients truly understand how to proceed after discharge.

Varied Use of Drug-Eluting Stents: Examining the Effect | Feature

New data show that the use of drug-eluting stents (DES) varies widely throughout the United States, especially in patients at low risk of restenosis. Lowering use of DES may lead to cost savings for the healthcare system.

Updated Guidelines for RA Treatment | Opinion Article

February 11, 2013

The ACR update re-emphasizes the importance of aggressive treatment in early RA. In addition to better outcomes, early intensive treatment can help patients maintain physical function and quality of life.

Delirium Among Hospitalized AD Patients: The Long-Term Impact | Feature

Little attention has been paid to the consequences of delirium on cognitive deterioration among patients with Alzheimer’s disease

Strategies to Lower Death Risk After AMI | Opinion Article

February 10, 2013

It’s important to adapt coordination and planning within each hospital based on its specific needs when caring for patients hospitalized with acute myocardial infarction.

Predicting Death From Pneumonia | Feature

February 9, 2013

A recent analysis has found that comorbidities appear to be important predictors of mortality in patients with pneumonia both before discharge and during the immediate post-discharge period.

A Nationwide Program for Improving Quality & Safety | Feature

February 5, 2013

New data demonstrate that hospitals participating in a nationwide quality improvement collaborative can reduce readmissions and improve language services with a teamwork approach.

Hepatitis C Testing: Calling All Baby Boomers | Feature

February 1, 2013

The CDC issued new guidelines recommending that all baby boomers (those born between 1945 and 1965) have a one-time test for hepatitis C.

Evaluating & Managing Patients With Congenital Heart Disease | Opinion Article

January 30, 2013

As survival rates in CHD have improved, the focus of clinical research has transitioned from striving for short-term survival to enhancing long-term morbidity.