Post-Op Readmission Linked to Delays in Functional Recovery
Having two or more readmissions within 18 months linked to elevated risk of dependence in IADL, ADL
Social Media Rarely Used by Plastic Surgeons
6 percent of posts about plastic surgery by plastic surgeons; 37 percent of these self-promotional
Depression, Suicide Ideation Prevalent in Medical Students
Prevalence of depression or depressive symptoms is 27.2 percent; suicide ideation, 11.1 percent
Patient Mortality Up With End-of-Rotation Team Transition
Adherence to national recommendations regarding ideal rotation policies ranged from 6 to 67 percent
Multimodal Breast Cancer Tx May Up Cytokines, Comorbidities
Breast cancer survivors treated with multimodalities have greater burden of comorbid conditions
Thromboprophylaxis Not Effective After Knee Arthroplasty, Casting
Does not prevent venous thromboembolism after knee arthroplasty, casting of lower leg
CDC: Fewer U.S. Families Struggling to Pay Medical Bills
More Americans are experiencing relief with medical bills, but gaps remain
November 2016 Briefing – Surgery
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Surgery for November 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Frailty Screening Initiative Cuts Mortality After Surgery
Implementation of FSI reduces mortality, with greatest improvement seen among frail patients
Improved Cognitive Status Seen Following TAVR
More pronounced improvement in patients with baseline cognitive impairment
