Search results for "Risk prediction"
Infection, other factors may increase risk for VTE hospitalization
Infection, treatment with erythropoiesis-stimulating agents, and blood transfusion may increase risk for hospitalization due to venous thromboembolism (VTE), according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/04/10/2.htm
10 Apr 2012
Growth differentiation factor-15 may help predict mortality in older adults
The biomarker growth differentiation factor-15 may help predict mortality in older community-dwelling adults, a new study indicates.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/05/10/5.htm
10 May 2011
EMR-based risk stratification plus increased support for highest-risk patients improves readmission rates in heart failure
Risk stratification using an electronic medical record (EMR) combined with the use of evidence-based interventions for patients at highest risk helped reduce readmissions for heart failure, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/08/06/5.htm
6 Aug 2013
Comparison of cardiac risk models has implications for statin use in women
The Reynolds Risk Score was better than the Framingham-based model at determining women's cardiovascular risk, according to a large external validation cohort.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/03/13/4.htm
13 Mar 2012