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Opioid dependence is more likely to occur in patients with degenerative spondylolisthesis before surgery than afterward

Opioid Dependence More Common Before Spine Surgery

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Findings based on large study of patients having surgery for degenerative spondylolisthesis
After the expanded coverage provisions of the Affordable Care Act were implemented in 2014

ACA Coverage Gains Include Workers Without Insurance

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Reduction in uninsurance rate among this group larger than that of not-employed adults
Practice names and logos should be carefully designed to emphasize what is unique about a practice

Practice Names, Logos Should Be Carefully Designed

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The logo should be simple and easy to identify, should send a message about the medical practice
Certain steps should be taken when discharging a patient for failure or inability to meet financial obligations

Steps Provided for Discharging Patient From Practice

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Letter should be sent informing patient of their discharge, providing at least 30 days' notice
Patient portals have not taken off as expected

Patient Portals Don’t Appear to Have Much Traction

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Patients not accessing them, physicians not using full range of features
As well as enhancing physical appearance

Reasons for Undergoing Cosmetic Procedures Explored

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Psychological and emotional motivations more likely in patients wanting acne scar tx, tattoo removal
There are six broad factors that can affect inclusion within health care organizations

6 Factors Related to Inclusion in Health Care Workplace ID’d

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Presence of discrimination, the silent witness, effectiveness of leadership can help assess inclusion
The American Association for the Surgery of Trauma has set out a manifesto to halt "senseless" firearm violence and injury

Trauma Surgery Association IDs Steps to Curb Firearm Violence

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14 recommendations include actions to be taken by federal government, professional bodies
Bariatric surgery is tied to lower overall incidence of microvascular disease in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Bariatric Surgery Lowers Microvascular Disease Risk

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Findings based on large study of patients with type 2 diabetes
For solid organ transplant recipients

C. difficile Tied to Increased Graft Loss in Solid Organ Recipients

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Proven infections, antibiotic treatments in past three months tied to increased development of CDI