A Look at Depression & Prescription Opioid Misuse
Survey results from patients on chronic opioid therapy with no history of substance abuse...
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Author: Janine Anthes
A Report on Physician Adoption of EHRs
A report from the National Center for Health Statistics indicates that 55% of physicians had adopted an electronic health record (EHR) system in 2011. The report, available at www.cdc.gov/nchs, reviews the types of systems that...
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Social Attachment Increases Ovarian Cancer Survival
For patients with ovarian cancer, social attachment appears to be associated with a survival...
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Chlamydia Testing Rates in Women
National survey data show that women with chlamydia symptoms were tested in just 16% of visits to...
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Severity of OSA Impacts Atrial Fibrillation Treatment Efficacy
Patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) appear less likely to respond to antiarrhythmic...
Read MoreFinancial Reinforcement & Medication Adherence
University of Connecticut investigators have found that financial reinforcement interventions appear to significantly improve medication adherence. Interventions that were longer in duration, offered an average of $50 or more...
Read MoreACS 2012: Decreasing Postsurgical Pulmonary Complications
The Particulars: Some of the most common postsurgical complications involve the respiratory system and include pneumonia and ventilator dependency. Evidence is lacking on standard care for postoperative pulmonary complications....
Read MoreObama vs Romney on Healthcare in First Debate
President Obama and Mitt Romney made some swift punches on healthcare in the first presidential debate Wednesday night. Healthcare was officially allotted 15 minutes in the 90-minute debate, so let’s check out their...
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ACS 2012: The Impact of Preoperative Falls
The Particulars: Falls increase the likelihood of hospitalization and mortality in older adults....
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ACS 2012: Advanced Surgical Techniques for the Elderly
The Particulars: Elderly patients with colorectal or bladder cancers are generally treated with...
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ACS 2012 Clinical Congress
New research was presented at the American College of Surgeons Annual Clinical Congress Sept. 30...
Read MoreHealth IT: Patients Ready, Docs Lagging
Patients are well ahead of providers in demanding online access to health information (IT) and communication tools, according to a new survey. Consumers are eager to use both the internet and mobile devices to connect with their...
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A New Guide for Revascularizing Patients With CAD
In the December 6, 2011 Journal of the American College of Cardiology, the American College of...
Read MoreIn the Political Healthcare Debate, the Patients Always Lose
The wannabe congressman appeared with his neat hair and pressed suit, a competent yet compassionate expression on his face. “The first thing I am going to do when I get to Congress is to work to repeal Obamacare,” he said,...
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Weekend Vs Weekday Admissions for AF
A review of more than 86,000 discharges with a primary diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (AF)...
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Herbal Cannabis Use in Fibromyalgia
A study analyzing self-reports from patients with fibromyalgia who were referred to a tertiary...
Read MoreComparing Weight Loss Approaches
American research suggests that use of a standard behavioral weight loss intervention (SBWI) appears to result in greater weight loss than use of a stepped-care weight loss intervention (STEP) in overweight and obese adults....
Read MoreWeight Management Drug Gains FDA Approval
The FDA has approved phentermine and topiramate extended-release tablets (Qsymia, Vivus Inc.) for chronic weight management when used in addition to a reduced-calorie diet and exercise. The drug is indicated for use in obese or...
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A New MRSA Molecular Assay
An MRSA molecular test (BD Max MRSA, BD Diagnostics) has received marketing clearance from the FDA...
Read MoreReport: More U.S. Women Going Uninsured
From 2000 to 2010, the estimated number of uninsured women aged 19 to 64 in the United States increased from 12.8 million to 18.7 million, according to a report from the Commonwealth Fund. The report, available at...
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