Primary Care

Electronic Health Record Usability Graded F by Physicians

Nov 22, 2019

Physician-rated EHR usability independently linked to odds of burnout

COPD Mortality Rates Decreasing in Many Countries

Nov 22, 2019

Number of COPD deaths increased by more than 10 percent in 11 of 24 countries studied

Obesity Prevalence Decreased Modestly for Children in WIC

Nov 22, 2019

Significant decreases seen for children aged 2 to 4 years enrolled in WIC state, territory agencies

Experimental Injection May Protect Against Peanut Allergy

Nov 21, 2019

THURSDAY, Nov. 14, 2019 (HealthDay News) — People with peanut allergy must be constantly...

New Medicare Online Drug Plan Finder Might Lead to Higher Cost

Nov 21, 2019

Program experts and people who help with sign-ups say the tool can obscure out-of-pocket costs

Few Anorexia Nervosa Patients Make Complete Recovery

Nov 21, 2019

Caregivers ID seven domains of recovery; physical recovery occurs before social, emotional recovery

Weight Loss Tied to Loss of Hip Bone Density in Older Adults

Nov 20, 2019

Loss of total hip BMD seen in obese older adults who maintain, regain weight after weight loss

~25 Percent of Adolescents, Young Adults Use Rx Opioids

Nov 20, 2019

Focus of prevention should include close friends and family members of teens and young adults

Most Infants, Toddlers Consuming Added Sugars

Nov 20, 2019

Findings could have implications for public health and long-term dietary habits

Vigorous Activity Weekly May Improve Outcomes in Stable CAD

Nov 20, 2019

Vigorous activity once, twice weekly may lower cardiac risk in stable coronary artery disease

Fetroja Approved to Treat Complicated Urinary Tract Infections

Nov 19, 2019

FRIDAY, Nov. 15, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Antibacterial drug Fetroja (cefiderocol) has been...

Cancer Patients Say Ask Before Using Medical Records for Research

Nov 19, 2019

Majority comfortable if insurance company uses health information to ensure recommended care is received

VA, DoD Update Guideline for Rehabilitation After Stroke

Nov 19, 2019

Systematic review addresses effectiveness of pharmacological, nonpharmacological interventions

CDC: ~20 Percent of U.S. Adults Currently Use Tobacco Products

Nov 19, 2019

Prevalence of use higher for men, adults aged ≤65 years, uninsured, those with disability or limitation

Distribution of Self-Test Kits Can Up HIV Awareness

Nov 19, 2019

Testing increased for men who have sex with men who received self-testing kits and their social network members

Cancer Patients Say Ask Before Using Medical Records for Research

Nov 19, 2019

Majority comfortable if insurance company uses health information to ensure recommended care is received

Statin Use Not Linked to Rate of Cognitive Decline in Seniors

Nov 19, 2019

Rate of decline in memory, global cognition similar for elderly statin users, never users over six-year period

Auditory Brainstem in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Nov 18, 2019

Evidence indicates that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have difficulty hearing and...

White House Wants Hospitals, Insurers to Provide Actual Costs of Care

Nov 18, 2019

Government officials say the objective is to encourage competition and reduce costs

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