Leading causes of death in the United States – a slideshow
How did COVID-19 affect the rankings?
Disparities in bystander CPR; MRSA infection outside hospitals; what we talk about when we talk about fasting – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
It’s time to rethink – and prioritize – provider data’s role in solving care access challenges
Data insights about physicians and other clinicians could expand patient access and improve clinical outcomes.
The future of heart health; seeing inside the brain; mutant influenza viruses – Morning Medical Update
CPR awareness; physicians and gun violence; poison out of control – Morning Medical Update
Dietary counseling lacking in treatment for heart patients
Researchers say ‘tremendous’ results are possible with dietary changes, but few patients get nutrition information.
Overseeing the nation’s hearts; hospital operator bankruptcy; male breast cancer – Morning Medical Update
Antismoking advocates blast White House for delaying ban on menthol cigarettes
HHS: More time needed to study potential effects of new rules for flavored tobacco products.
Recalling heart pumps; recycling antiobesity injectors; it’s in the water, or not – Morning Medical Update
Lack of primary care sparks increase in emergency surgeries for patients
Study examines risks of complications, hospital readmissions to patients in underserved areas.
AHRQ at 35; Canadian drugs for Floridians; taking plastic to heart – Morning Medical Update
Marijuana use increases risk of heart attack and stroke: AHA
Risk rises even if patients don’t use tobacco products, study finds.
RPM cuts hospital readmissions by 50% for heart patients, study finds
Reduced readmissions extend out over a year for patients with remote monitoring.
Sitting at work increases risk of death
A new study examines health of people who sit at work compared with those on their feet. The results may make you and your patients want to get some exercise.
Fixing a broken heart; dry powder vaccines; Surgical Barbie – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in primary care today.
New campaign focuses on heart health in primary care
American College of Cardiology, biotech companies seeking physicians to test and reduce cholesterol levels in patients.
Motivating patients to achieve heart health
Boosting patient adherence can enhance outcomes