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Many patients with advanced stage non-small-cell lung cancer might live longer if treated surgically

Surgery Tied to Longer Survival for Lung Cancer Patients

Too few may be getting procedure, research suggests
The creation of a reset room is one of several solutions that can help physicians and medical providers address burnout

Reset Room Can Help Address Physician Burnout

Reset room is one of three steps Hennepin County Medical Center has introduced to address burnout
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation can be performed in low-risk patients without admission to the intensive care unit

TAVI Can Be Performed Without ICU Admission

Factors predictive of adverse events include right bundle branch block, vitamin K antagonist tx
Physicians who receive even one free meal

One Free Meal From Industry Ups Brand-Name Rx Among Doctors

Study sheds light on a popular marketing tactic that may raise drug costs for seniors
Steps should be taken to combat the impending physician shortage of between 61

Strategy Needed to Address Impending Physician Shortage

AAMC promotes multipronged approach including federal support, technology, care delivery changes
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is promoting his version of single-payer health care

Potential Impact of Single-Payer Health Care Discussed

System could alleviate administrative burden, but may have trade-offs in terms of patient care

Associated Professional Sleep Societies, June 11-15

The Associated Professional Sleep Societies 30th Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies was held from June 11 to...
Hospital prices in California increased substantially from 2004 to 2013

Prices for Care Rise Significantly As Multi-Hospital Systems Emerge

76 percent increase per hospital admission across all hospitals; greater increase in multi-hospital systems
Sleep-disordered breathing may increase the risk of serious complications in patients who have undergone percutaneous coronary intervention

Sleep-Disordered Breathing Ups Risk of Complications After PCI

Nightly breathing troubles may increase risk of heart attack, stroke following the coronary procedure
Four steps can help doctors improve patient care and office efficiency

Four-Step Strategy Suggested for Boosting Practice Quality of Care

Plan-Do-Study-Act strategy includes developing initiatives, implementing plans, checking results