Oct 21, 2016

Despite the well-documented benefits of statins to lower LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) and help reduce cardiovascular-related mortality, research suggests that physicians underprescribe these drugs. Other d...

Oct 21, 2016

Recent reports have shown that coronary heart disease (CHD) continues to be a leading cause of death among Americans despite a remarkable decline in cardiovascular deaths related to the disease over t...

Oct 07, 2016

From our content partners at Physicians Practice   When you love your job, it can be easy for your work/life balance to get out of whack. Here are some lessons I’ve learned so far: Sp...

Sep 23, 2016

Nurses play a crucial role in improving the care of a hospital's patients. As technology comes increasingly into play, health apps may be particularly beneficial to improve patient care. Here are 1...

Sep 22, 2016

Investors are pouring money into digital health companies, with $5.8 billion invested in 2015 alone, according to CBInsights. Of the several subcategories of digital health, telehealth continues to ga...

Sep 15, 2016

For patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) the incidence of infective endocarditis is 1.1% per person-year, according to a study published in the September 13 issue of the J...

Sep 06, 2016

In 2011, the American Thoracic Society, the European Respiratory Society, the Japanese Respiratory Society, and the Latin American Thoracic Association published an evidence-based guideline on the dia...

Sep 06, 2016

Pop Quiz: What were you doing during the financial presentation at your last board meeting? A. Texting your spouse B. Checking email C. Stepping out to make a call D. All of the above T...

Sep 06, 2016

Due to the busy nature of many medical practices, planning for future events like physician succession or retirement often takes a back seat to other pressing priorities. However, planning for these c...

Sep 01, 2016

According to recommendations from the American Diabetes Association, all individuals with diabetes should receive diabetes self-management education and support (DSME/S) when they are diagnosed with t...

Aug 31, 2016

According to current estimates, more than 350,000 people experience sudden cardiac death in the United States each year. Patients with low ejection fraction (EF) are at risk for sudden cardiac death, ...

Aug 31, 2016

Current guidelines from the American Heart Association (AHA) and other groups for adults recommend a minimum of at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity (PA) per week. Desp...

Aug 26, 2016

Regardless of the setting that a physician practices, there is a high likelihood that they will encounter difficult patients throughout their career. “We can’t blame all of these difficult encount...

Aug 23, 2016

Who is still paying off student loans? Who has suffered loss due to practice issues? Here are the highlights from Medscape's Physician Debt and Net Worth Report 2016. According to the Association o...

Aug 19, 2016

After an investigational medication is subject to clinical trials but before it is permitted to be used widely in patients, the FDA reviews the clinical trial results to ensure that the drug’s poten...

Aug 02, 2016

Coronary heart disease (CHD) continues to be a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States, and acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a common manifestation of CHD, affecting more tha...

Aug 01, 2016

Diabetes is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), which is the most common cause of death among adults with diabetes. “This relationship underscores the need for aggressive CVD risk ...

Jul 12, 2016

For decades marketers have tailored their messages and delivery tactics based on the target audience to help increase sales of products and services. Today, physicians and healthcare executives must f...

Jul 11, 2016

The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) have updated guidelines on primary stroke prevention based on comprehensive and timely evidence from clinical investigations an...

Jul 07, 2016

Hospital readmission is associated with high morbidity, mortality, and healthcare expenditures and is increasingly being recognized as an important outcome for clinicians, patients, policymakers, and ...