Better Teamwork Linked to Improved Outcomes for CABG
Health systems with higher teamwork levels have lower 60-day rates of ER visits, readmission, death
Guideline Adapted for Surgical Antimicrobial Prophylaxis
ADAPTE methodology was used to produce an adapted clinical practice guideline for SAP
Long-Term Health Not Improved for Childhood Cancer Survivors
Those treated in 1990s more likely to report pain and poor health as adults, researchers say
Five Strategies Can Reduce Risk of Medical Lawsuits
Strategies include documenting everything, being transparent with patients, showing empathy
Second Opinions Seldom Change Prostate Cancer Decisions
Most patients choose treatment they originally planned to follow
School Grades May Be Affected by Anesthesia Before Age 4
But 'low overall difference in academic performance' is reassuring, researchers say
Experience of Spouses Explored in Pre-Heart Transplant Period
Uncertainty relating to survival, more responsibility, lifestyle changes linked to high levels of stress
Robotic Surgery Faster for Laparoscopy in Endometrial CA
Shorter operation time, total time spent in operating room versus traditional laparoscopy group
ASCO Updates Guidelines on Integration of Palliative Care
Those with advanced cancer should receive dedicated palliative care services early in disease course
In-Hospital Mortality Down With Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Sx
Shorter length of hospital stay, and lower likelihood of any perioperative morbidity with VATS
