The CME Vacations® 2 Minute Update
Is napping associated with higher mortality?
In older adults, more frequent and longer naps—especially morning naps—predicted higher mortality over 8 years. The likely reason: napping is a marker, not a cause.
Is napping associated with higher mortality?
In older adults, more frequent and longer naps—especially morning naps—predicted higher mortality over 8 years. The likely reason: napping is a marker, not a cause.
Dying after leaving AMA
He was in his 60s, competent, and certain we were wrong. His oxygen dropped to 60% the moment we removed the high-flow—and he went home anyway. He died the next...
Dying after leaving AMA
He was in his 60s, competent, and certain we were wrong. His oxygen dropped to 60% the moment we removed the high-flow—and he went home anyway. He died the next...
Do hospitals with high prices perform better?
In a study of nearly 2,000 hospitals, the highest-markup hospitals—charging up to 10 times more for surgery—had more complications and readmissions.
Do hospitals with high prices perform better?
In a study of nearly 2,000 hospitals, the highest-markup hospitals—charging up to 10 times more for surgery—had more complications and readmissions.
Does Coffee Prevent Recurrence of Atrial Fibril...
In a randomized trial, AFib recurred in 64% of patients who quit caffeine versus 47% who kept their daily coffee.
Does Coffee Prevent Recurrence of Atrial Fibril...
In a randomized trial, AFib recurred in 64% of patients who quit caffeine versus 47% who kept their daily coffee.
Should we stop or continue SGLT-2 inhibitors fo...
Stopping SGLT-2 inhibitors after a UTI was linked to more cardiac events, worse kidney outcomes, and higher mortality than continuing it.
Should we stop or continue SGLT-2 inhibitors fo...
Stopping SGLT-2 inhibitors after a UTI was linked to more cardiac events, worse kidney outcomes, and higher mortality than continuing it.
Is the physician shortage worsening?
Physician numbers fell 6.7% and hours worked dropped 7.6% since 2019, even as the US population grew 16.6%.
Is the physician shortage worsening?
Physician numbers fell 6.7% and hours worked dropped 7.6% since 2019, even as the US population grew 16.6%.