CDC: Homicides by Firearm on the Rise in the United States
Between 2010 and 2016, gun murders accounted for more than 70 percent of all homicides
Reducing Computers in Rounds May Cut Communication Barriers
Associated with reduced barriers to communication in surgical ICU patient presentations
Prehospital Plasma Cuts Mortality Risk in Hemorrhagic Shock
Prehospital administration of thawed plasma reduces mortality versus standard-care resuscitation
Insurers May Be Underpaying Doctors
Practices need to incorporate efforts to double check reimbursement against contracts
Assessing, Improving Patient Satisfaction Cuts Malpractice Risk
Patient satisfaction can be improved by reducing long wait times, improving communication
Tools, Methods of RCTs Can Be Adapted to Real-World Settings
3 options described for applying approaches used in randomized controlled trials to real-world data
FDA Approves Magnetic System for Guiding Lymph Node Biopsies
Sentimag System uses magnetic detection to identify sentinel lymph nodes for surgical removal
Infection Prevention Staffing Needs May Be Underestimated
Systematic approach needed to determine staffing, coverage needs based on all care settings
VA MISSION Act May Up Costs, Lower Vet Health Care Quality
VA will have greater reliance on private sector care, which may not improve health status of veterans
Physicians and Practices Should Prepare for Emergencies
Helpful strategies include developing a plan, knowing who will implement the plan, and staying flexible
