Journal of general internal medicine
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Comparative Study
Quality concerns with routine alcohol screening in VA clinical settings.
Alcohol screening questionnaires have typically been validated when self- or researcher-administered. Little is known about the performance of alcohol screening questionnaires administered in clinical settings. ⋯ Use of a validated alcohol screening questionnaire does not-by itself-ensure the quality of alcohol screening. This study suggests that the quality of clinical alcohol screening should be monitored, even when well-validated screening questionnaires are used.
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Editorial Comment
Diagnostic performance of multislice CCTA: is it ready for clinical use?
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Comparative Study
Ability to walk 1/4 mile predicts subsequent disability, mortality, and health care costs.
Mobility, such as walking 1/4 mile, is a valuable but underutilized health indicator among older adults. For mobility to be successfully integrated into clinical practice and health policy, an easily assessed marker that predicts subsequent health outcomes is required. ⋯ Mobility disability, a simple self-report measure, is a powerful predictor of future health, function, and utilization independent of usual health and demographic indicators. Mobility disability may be used to target high-risk patients for care management and preventive interventions.