Hospitals that exhibited better adherence to discharge measures did not have lower readmission rates. Preventing hospital readmissions presents an opportunity to improve healthcare quality and lower costs. Although the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)...
“H1N1 flu activity seems to have leveled off,” according to the CDC, but vaccination “remains a good idea.” In an online briefing, Dr. Anne Schuchat, the agency’s director for immunization, added that most current flu activity is from the...
Intensive insulin therapy did not lower in-hospital mortality in septic shock patients who received hydrocortisone. In a study published in 2002, patients with septic shock and impaired adrenal reserve appeared to benefit from 7-day courses of hydrocortisone (50 mg...
In a simulation study, basing statin treatment on overall cardiovascular risk produced better outcomes than basing treatment on target LDL levels. The benefits of using statins to lower elevated cholesterol levels are unquestioned; however, the optimal strategy for...
In some men who followed a very-low-energy diet, disease disappeared after 9 weeks. Because obesity is a risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), weight loss is recommended for overweight patients with OSA. In a single-center randomized trial, Swedish...
Binge-eating disorder (BED), estimated to afflict 2% to 3% of the population, contributes to high rates of overweight and obesity and is frequently accompanied by comorbid psychiatric difficulties. Psychological treatments are generally more effective than medications...
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