Surgery
Home Surgery
Use of Health Literacy Tools Can Promote Shared Decision Making
Use of universal health literacy precautions toolkit ensures patients can make well-considered decisions
Vertical Integration Insurance Products of Higher Quality
Slight increase in percentage of insurance products offered by hospitals, health systems from 2011-2015
90 Percent of U.S. Physicians Satisfied With Career Choice
AMA survey of physicians, residents, and medical students finds most are satisfied despite challenges
Donor-Recipient Weight and Sex Mismatch Ups Kidney Graft Loss
Highest risk of graft failure for donor-recipient sex mismatch where recipient >30 kg larger than donor
Estriol Gel Aids Vaginal Health Pre, Post Genital Prolapse Sx
Significant improvement in vaginal health before and after surgery for pelvic organ prolapse
Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy Rates Up Nationwide
Increase seen in all states from 2004 to 2012, with greatest increases in five contiguous Midwest states
Total Knee Replacement Typically Has Minimal Impact on QoL
Cost-effectiveness of the procedure could increase if restricted to more severely affected patients
Arm, Hand Function Restored in Tetraplegic Patient
Researchers utilized functional electric stimulation + intracortical brain-computer interface system
Post-Op Urinary Retention Common After Spinal Stenosis Sx
A post-op voiding care protocol recommended in elderly, after long surgeries
ACP Issues Challenge to Cut Task Burden and Put Patients First
American College of Physicians details policy recommendations to reduce administrative burden
