Surgery
Home Surgery
Personalized Tx May Extend Life in CKD With Small Renal Tumors
Routine partial nephrectomy yielded longest life expectancy in patients with normal renal function
Accidental IV Dislodgement Reported to Be Very Common
Top 3 causes were confused patient, removal of catheter by patient, tape or securement loose
Liver Transplant Survival May Improve With Race Matching
Race-matched donor organ tied to improved survival for African-Americans with HCC undergoing transplant
Adoption of Advanced Health IT Capabilities Inconsistent
Degree of EHR standardization strongest predictor of health information technology adoption
American College of Physicians Releases 7th Edition of Ethics Manual
Manual focuses on patient-physician relationship in different scenarios, including telemedicine
Red Cross Issues Emergency Call for Blood Donations
People nationwide, especially those with type O blood, are urged to donate as soon as possible
Persistent Opioid Use High in Head, Neck Cancer Patients
Opioid use before treatment, tobacco use are risk factors for ongoing opioid use
Prices Still Explain High U.S. Health Care Spending
Health care prices explain difference in spending between United States and other countries
Sociodemographic Factors Predict Recovery After Traumatic Injury
Gender, education are better predictors of long-term recovery than injury severity
Private Equity Acquisition of Physician Practices Discussed
Critics warn private equity firms might focus on increased profitability at expense of patient care
