Guidelines for Treating Hypertriglyceridemia

Links to our featured articles, health news, physician interviews, new eBooks, & more! Having trouble viewing this email? View it in a browser. February 14, 2013     Guidelines for Treating Hypertriglyceridemia The Endocrine Society released a clinical practice guideline on hypertriglyceridemia.  Patients with high triglyceride levels should be evaluated for secondary causes on an individualized basis to direct focus of treatment. OTHER HEADLINES Feature Evaluating & Managing Patients With CHD As survival rates in congenital heart disease have improved, the focus of clinical research has transitioned from striving for short-term survival to enhancing long-term morbidity.  » Read More Feature Examining Length of Stay in 8-Hour Shifts A new study examines which factors are associated with length of stay in emergency departments, including the number of ED admissions, hospital occupancy, and other factors.  » Read More Feature Examining Chronic Opioid Use in TKA Physicians should take time to educate patients about the risks associated with chronic opioid use. Surgical results may not be optimal if patients chronically use these powerful medications before TKA.  » Read More   MEDICAL BLOG Guest Blog Study: Women With Severe Endometriosis More Attractive The authors of a recent study postulated that higher estrogen levels are linked with attractiveness. Some issues come to mind after reading this paper.  » Read More Guest Blog The Black Dog: An Unwanted Side Effect in the ED There is always a risk of patients at their worst in the ED, feeding the black dog of depression that rests his forepaws on your tired shoulder.  » Read More by Sam Goldstein Blog Simple Tasks Campaign: The Value of Rheumatology The American College of Rheumatology’s Simple Tasks campaign is designed to educate lawmakers, administration officials, think tanks, advocacy groups, physicians and physician groups about the value of rheumatology.   » Read More NEWS BRIEFS Endovascular Treatment Beneficial for Peripheral AVMs The Effect of Smoking in Bladder Cancer Patients Stress & Anxiety Influences on PSA Screenings   Surgical-Site Antisepsis in Cesarean Deliveries Fall Risks High for Those With HIV Heart Medications & Pneumonia Outcomes Click here to unsubscribe Copyright © 2012 Physician's Weekly. All Rights Reserved 180 Mt. Airy Rd., Suite 102 | Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 Sent to: kostikblog@ukr.net   |   Why did I get this?   |   Update subscription preferences.