A new approach to assessing patients with disorders of consciousness

In intensive care units, some patients who appear unconscious occupy a gray zone in their relationship to the world. To ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

40% of Patients With Heart Failure Don’t See Cardiologist Annually, Increasing Risk of Death

Annual cardiologist visits for heart failure patients can reduce 1-year mortality by 6% to 9%, emphasizing the importance of specialist follow-up. The study identified disparities in cardiology care ...
The Conversation

Doctors rank patients’ own assessment of their illness as least important in diagnosis – new study

Rupert Harwood does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...
Firehouse

Simplifying Prehospital Agitation Management with the Sedation Assessment Tool

Janine E. Curcio and Dr. Robert Lowe provide a seven-point scale based on speech and responsiveness to decide whether or not to use sedation for an agitated patient. Managing an agitated or aggressive ...
TCTMD

Longer-Term ASCVD Risk Assessment Best for Younger Patients

Taking the long view can help identify younger patients at higher near-term risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) who would benefit from aggressive lifestyle changes and possible ...