ACC.13: Lowering BP With Telemedicine
The Particulars: Previous studies have demonstrated that telemedicine systems help engage patients...
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Month: March 2013
Educating Arthritic Patients on CVD Risks
British research indicates that patient education appears to play a significant role in...
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Heart Attack Patients Not Receiving Evidence-Based Treatment
Among patients with acute myocardial infarction, a large analysis has found that four variables...
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Managing Acute COPD Exacerbations
The addition of antibiotics to regimens that include steroids for patients hospitalized with acute...
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Survival in People With Diabetes & Pancreatic Cancer
Long-term, pre-existing type 2 diabetes appears to increase mortality risk among patients...
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Attaining LDL Cholesterol Goals After AMI
One-third of patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and baseline hyperlipidemia do not...
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ACC.13: Electronic Discharge Beneficial for HF Patients
The Particulars: The use of standardized discharge orders has become widespread in recent years in...
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FDA Approves Lymphoseek to Help Locate Lymph Nodes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Lymphoseek (technetium Tc 99m tilmanocept)...
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67% of Hospitals Face Readmission Penalties
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ new policy that penalizes hospitals for...
Read MoreUnnecessary Pre-Op Tests & Evidence-Based Guidelines
Another paper on the subject of unnecessary preoperative laboratory testing appeared not long ago. A group from the University of Texas Medical Branch looked at more than 73,000 elective hernia repairs in the National Surgical...
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AAN 2013: Add-On Drug May Improve Memory in Moderate Alzheimer’s
A new drug may improve memory problems in people with moderate Alzheimer’s disease, according to a...
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AAN 2013: Early Detection of MS Treatment Complication & Survival
The drug natalizumab is effective for treating multiple sclerosis (MS), but it increases the risk...
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AAN 2013: Can Hormone Help Treat MS Long-Term?
A new study suggests that treatment with adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) may be helpful for...
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International Women’s Day – Top Women in Medicine
International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the economic, political, and social...
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Obesity: A Challenge in Lung Cancer Surgery
Among patients with primary lung cancer undergoing lobectomy, having a higher BMI appears to...
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Managing Older Adults With Mild Head Injuries
CT scans do not appear to be necessary for adults presenting to the ED with mild head injuries...
Read MoreHigh Costs With Critical Care Telemedicine Programs
Telemedicine programs in ICUs (tele-ICU) appear to have substantial costs, but associated profits are unclear, according to American investigators. A systematic review found that the combined costs of implementing tele-ICUs and...
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