Better by Atul GawandeDecember 15, 2008
 “What does it take to be good at something in which failure is so easy, so effortless?” |
Did Not Attend – Idea of the WeekNovember 22, 2008
Are DNAs a problem in your practice? |
Renal outcomes with telmisartan, ramipril, or bothSeptember 5, 2008
The Lancet explores the effect on preserving renal function of combining ACE and ARBs |
ARBs not as good as ACEsSeptember 5, 2008
The angiotensin-receptor blocker telmisartan did no better than placebo in reducing cardiovascular events in high-risk patients intolerant to ACEs. |
Exercise is good for your brainSeptember 5, 2008
This article from the JAMA shows that physical activity (for 6 months) improves cognitive function in older adults at risk for Alzheimer Disease. |
Coffee does not kill youSeptember 5, 2008
Regular coffee consumption was not associated with an increased mortality rate in either men or women. |
Omega-3 can reduce mortality in heart failureSeptember 5, 2008
Omega-3 treatment led to small but significant reduction in mortality in heart failure. |
Mediterranean Diet and Diabetes RiskAugust 13, 2008
A prospective study in the BMJ showed a 35% relative risk reduction for those who adhered to a Mediterranean diet. |
eHealth, Wedgetail and the Northern RiversAugust 13, 2008
Timely communciation between providers and a shared electronic health record can improve the management of people with complex conditions. |
Screening For Prostate CancerAugust 13, 2008
We still don’t know the full answer, but at least over-75s don’t need ‘just a little prick’. "Current evidence is insufficient to assess the |
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