Cholecystectomy in Pregnancy Tied to Worse Outcomes
Undergoing procedure during pregnancy tied to longer hospital stays, increased readmissions, higher preterm delivery rates
One-Third of PCPs Discuss Breast Cancer Treatments With Patients
However, many report feeling uncomfortable or believing they lack the necessary knowledge
Operative Treatment Seems Most Effective for Adult Lumbar Scoliosis
Nonoperative tx advised if patient satisfied with spine-related health; surgery may improve outcomes
Most Patients Do Not Disclose Complementary Medicine Use
Lack of inquiry from providers, fear of disapproval, belief CM is safe among reasons for nondisclosure
National Health Spending Set to Increase 5.5 Percent Annually
Long-observed demographic and economic factors expected to drive growth in health spending
Leg Amputation in ESRD Patients Should Prompt Palliative Care Discussion
Lower-extremity amputation signals poor prognosis with end-stage renal disease
Vertical Integration Has Little Impact on Quality Measures
Increased hospital market concentration tied to reduced quality in patient satisfaction measures
Many Experience Improvement in Sex Life After Bariatric Surgery
About half of those reporting dissatisfaction at preop saw clinically meaningful improvement
Risk for Revision Surgery After Shoulder Replacement Varies
Risk 2.7 percent in women aged 85 years and older, 23.6 percent in men aged 55 to 59 years
Experimental Test May Quickly Diagnose Sepsis
Microelectrode device analyzes a patient's blood, provides results in as quickly as 2.5 minutes
