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Health Consequences of What We Eat vs. What We Should Eat
In a recent analysis, the single largest contributor to cardiometabolic deaths was high intake of sodium, which has been variously associated with hypertension and heart failure.
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Achieving Depression Remission
Noting the discrepancy between individual scoring systems, more work may be needed to determine which depression scale fits a particular clinical setting.
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Antithrombotics and Subdural Risk
In a recent study, the risk for subdural hematoma was greatest when antithrombotic medications were combined, especially with warfarin/antiplatelet combinations.
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Study: Older Patients Vulnerable to Functional Decline Following ED Visit
Investigators suggest ED-based assessments, interventions potentially can curb functional declines, reduce readmissions.
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Process Improvement Tools, Commitment to Change Lead to Serious Turnaround
Administrators note the importance of establishing a leadership team structure and guiding principles to focus staff, drive continuous improvement.
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Providers Fear Immigration Proposals May Cause Some Patients to Nix Care
Experts note that a reluctance by frightened immigrant patients to share medically important information about identity, travel history poses risks to public health.
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Smart Strategies for Containing OR Costs
The first step to containing operating room costs is simple: Make cost containment a top priority.
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Reader Feedback — Part Two
This is the second part of a column about reader feedback to the March article, “Things I Notice.”
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Joint Commission Issues Sentinel Event Alert About Leadership’s Role and Safety Culture
Healthcare leadership plays a role in driving a safety culture, according to The Joint Commission.
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Some Survey Do’s and Don’ts
Most important: Sign the report.