Judgement Bias in Medical Device Recall Decisions
Decision makers in firms either over-react or under-react, researchers say
Overall, 8.8 Percent of U.S. Population Uninsured in 2016
In first nine months of 2016, 12.3 percent of adults aged 18 to 64 and 5 percent of children uninsured
AAN: Females at Higher Risk for Sports-Related Concussions
During study, 23 percent of the women and 17 percent of the men had at least one concussion
February 2017 Briefing – Orthopedics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Orthopedics for February 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Poor Knowledge of Charcot Neuroarthropathy Reported
Clinicians with better knowledge of CN more likely to provide correct initial management
Hospitals May Be Overcharging for Hip, Knee Replacements
Prices double the average costs for the implants, but only one insurer included in the research
Physician Burnout Eroding Sense of Calling
Physicians who are completely burned out have lower odds of six validated aspects of sense of calling
Strategies Suggested to Protect Practices From Hackers
Small practices are a target, especially as larger organizations improve their security
Diazepam Not Beneficial for Acute Low Back Pain in ER
No better than placebo when added to naproxen, research suggests
Supreme Court Rules Patient Safety Data Subject to Litigation
Supreme Court of Florida reversed District Court of Appeal decision protecting patient safety data
