Childbearing Surgical Residents Often Feel Career Dissatisfaction
Perceived pregnancy stigma, no formal maternity leave, altered training tied to dissatisfaction
Infection Prevention Differs Between Small, Large Hospitals
Staffing and resources for infection prevention and control vary by size of facility
Revision Rates for Arthritis-Related Hip Replacement Down
Use of cross-linked polyethylene bearing surface led to the reduction
AMA Adopts Policy to Advance Gender Equity in Medicine
AMA House of Delegates has adopted policy to study, act for, advocate gender equity in medicine
Steps Taken to Increase Use of Electronic Tools in Medicine
Docs will have more opportunity to use technology with extra codes approved by CPT Editorial Panel
One-Third of Canadian Patients Get Hip Fx Repair Within 24 Hours
Hospital factors have a larger impact on delays than physician factors
Resource Use Greater for More Severe Pediatric Appendicitis
Findings suggest need for reimbursement to have severity adjustment, especially in underserved areas
Cyber Insurance Recommended for All Physician Practices
Patient data hacking is a risk even for small practices
Inducing Labor at Term Appears to Reduce Cesarean Risk
Elective induction at 39 weeks also linked to lower risk of maternal high blood pressure disorders
Routine X-Ray Not Needed After US-Guided Central Line Insertion
Low risk of pneumothorax, catheter misplacement after ultrasound-guided procedure
