Archive: 19/08/2014
New study first to examine quality of cardiac rehabilitation programs in Canada
The quality of cardiac rehabilitation programs across Canada is strong, with specific criteria areas now identified as requiring further enhancement to improve patient outcomes, according to a new study conducted by researchers ...
Aug 19, 2014
Blood glucose levels measured in hospitalized patients can predict risk of type 2 diabetes
Blood glucose levels measured in hospitalized adults during acute illness can be used to predict risk of developing type 2 diabetes over the following 3 years, according to a study published by David McAllister and colleagues ...
Aug 19, 2014
Nurse staffing and mortality in stroke centers
Hospital staffing levels have been associated with patient outcomes, but staffing on weekends has not been well studied, despite a recent UK mandate to make physician specialist care 7 days a week a policy and service improvement ...
Aug 19, 2014
Music to your ears? New research examines evidence of damage to your hearing
Many people listen to loud music without realizing that this can affect their hearing. This could lead to difficulties in understanding speech during age-related hearing loss which affects up to half of people over the age ...
Aug 19, 2014