Archive: 21/11/2016
Antihypertensive medications and fracture risk: Is there an association?
Further examination of randomized clinical trial data suggests that thiazide diuretics to treat hypertension may be associated with lower risk of hip and pelvic fractures compared with some other antihypertensive medications, ...
Nov 21, 2016
Blood test could predict best treatment for lung cancer
A blood test could predict how well small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) patients will respond to treatment, according to new research published in Nature Medicine today (Monday).
Nov 21, 2016
Patient care and safety are priorities for surgery residents who work flexible schedules
U.S. general surgery residents are selectively making the choice to work additional hours when needed to manage critical stages in patient care, according to results from a national survey conducted as part of the Flexibility ...
Nov 21, 2016
New study reveals titin gene mutations affect heart function in healthy individuals
A new multinational study by researchers from Singapore, the UK and Germany has discovered that gene mutations in a protein called titin affect the heart function in healthy individuals. It was previously thought that the ...
Nov 21, 2016
Study finds tailored post-hospital visits lower risk of readmission for Medicare Advantage patients
Medicare Advantage patients who had tailored post-hospital visits with primary care clinicians, known as POSH visits, were less likely to experience hospital readmission than those who did not have an outpatient visit, according ...
Nov 21, 2016