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Pre-Op Patterns Can Predict Post-Cardiac Surgery Constipation
Eighty percent of those who developed constipation after cardiac sx were constipated pre-op
Growth in U.S. Health Spending Set to Average 5.8 Percent
By 2025, health spending is expected to account for 20.1 percent of the economy
Cancer Patients, Oncologists Have Discordant Opinions on Prognosis
Those with advanced disease are likely to be more optimistic than their oncologist
Supreme Court Ruling Could Impact Med School Admissions
AMA says diverse workforce is a key strategy to combatting health disparities
Metamizole Could Be Alternative to Classical NSAIDs
Fewer gastric, duodenal ulcers with metamizole; limited risk of bleeding in post-op pain management
Follow-Up of Colorectal CA Screens Lacking in Older Patients
Likelihood of being up-to-date, receiving timely follow-up lower for patients aged 76 years and older
Appendicitis Should Be Considered Among Elderly
Two cases reported of seniors with atypical presentation, including nonspecific symptoms
Antibiotic Exposure Linked to Increased Odds of Child Obesity
Increased likelihood of early childhood obesity with repeated antibiotic exposures
Differences in Salary for Male, Female Faculty Physicians
Significant differences seen even after accounting for age, experience, specialty, faculty rank
Recommendations Updated for H. pylori Treatment in Adults
All regimens should be given for 14 days; first-line strategies include quadruple therapies PAMC, PMBT
