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Study finds obese people may struggle to reach a healthy weight
ConclusionThis research makes use of a general practice database providing just under 10 years of BMI observations for a large, nationally representative UK sample. It demonstrates that low proportions of people in the obese categories were able to achieve a normal BMI over a year of follow-up, and the common problem of weight cycling. However, there are points to consider when interpreting these results: The probability of obtaining a normal BMI over a year was very low: only 1 in 210 for men and 1 in 124 for women in the "simple obese" category of 30 to 35kg/m2, and much lower than that for the higher categor...
Source: NHS News Feed - July 20, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Food/diet Obesity Source Type: news

Conformance to Depression Process Measures of Medicare Part B Beneficiaries in Primary Care Settings
ConclusionOnly a small proportion of Medicare beneficiaries received the recommended screening and follow‐up care needed to conform to the quality measures for depression in the primary care setting. Further evaluation of measures of depression care should be conducted before these measures are implemented widely.
Source: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society - June 26, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Elizabeth R. Pfoh, Ramin Mojtabai, Jennifer Bailey, Jonathan P. Weiner, Sydney M. Dy Tags: Clinical Investigations Source Type: research

Prompting Primary Care Providers about Increased Patient Risk As a Result of Family History: Does It Work?
Conclusions: No change occurred upon instituting simple, at-the-visit family history prompts geared to improve PCPs' ability to identify patients at high risk for 6 common conditions. The results are both surprising and disappointing. Further studies should examine physicians' perception of the utility of prompts for family history risk.
Source: Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine - May 8, 2015 Category: Primary Care Authors: Zazove, P., Plegue, M. A., Uhlmann, W. R., Ruffin, M. T. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Abstract 146: Clinical and Economic Consequences of Statin Intolerance in the U.S.: Results from an Integrated Health System Session Title: Poster Session I
Conclusion: While the majority of SI patients were on a statin, SI patients demonstrate a higher risk of some cardiovascular events; incur higher healthcare costs; and difficulty reaching LDL-C goals compared to patients without SI. Alternative treatment strategies are needed to better serve this at-risk patient population.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 29, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sanchez, R. J., Graham, J. H., Evans, M. A., Mallya, U. G., Panaccio, M. P., Steinhubl, S. R. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session I Source Type: research

Enhanced invitation methods to increase uptake of NHS health checks: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
DiscussionThe research will provide evidence on whether asking individuals to complete a preliminary questionnaire, by using the QBE, is effective in increasing uptake of Health Checks and whether an incentive alters questionnaire return rates as well as uptake of Health Checks. The trial interventions can be readily translated into routine service delivery if they are shown to be cost-effective.Trial registration: Current Controlled Trials ISRCTN42856343. Date registered: 21.03.2013.
Source: Trials - August 30, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Alice ForsterCaroline BurgessLisa McDermottAlison WrightHiten DodhiaMark ConnerJane MillerCaroline RudisillVictoria CorneliusMartin Gulliford Source Type: research

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