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Anchor lead: In people with type 2 diabetes, bariatric surgery can help people avoid heart attacks and strokes, Elizabeth Tracey reports Type 2 diabetes is associated with an increased risk for heart attacks and strokes, as well as other complications …

November 23, 2018 – Bariatric Surgery and Heart Disease Read more »

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Anchor lead: Can a community peer help people avoid hospitalization? Elizabeth Tracey reports Do you know what a community health worker is? This is someone from the neighborhood who helps a person with chronic illness manage their social issues, such …

November 20, 2018 – Community Health Workers Read more »

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Anchor lead: Using several strategies helps people reduce the likelihood they will develop delirium while in the ICU, Elizabeth Tracey reports Pain must be managed in those who are critically ill, a bundle of strategies called A-F for patient care …

November 15, 2018 – Getting Out of the ICU Read more »