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Research Misconduct ID’d by FDA Often Unreported in Literature
Only three of 78 published studies mentioned issues of concern uncovered by FDA
Case Series Addresses Spine Tumors in Pregnancy
Most women with benign spine tumors can wait for surgery until after delivery
One-Quarter of Adnexal Masses in Youth Are Malignant
Presence of gynecologic surgeon lowers odds of oophorectomy in benign masses
Confidence Not Accurate Measure of Prescribing Competence
Fourth-year medical students show lack of insight into their own prescribing strengths and weaknesses
Advantages of Shorter Resident Shifts Found Lacking
Shorter medical resident duty hours may be worse for patients and only slightly better for residents
Value of Robot-Assisted Surgery in Kidney CA Accrues Over Time
Robot-assisted surgery increases access to partial nephrectomy for appropriate patients
Less Common Bariatric Procedure = More Weight Loss
But 'duodenal switch' procedure also linked to more complications
Early Rehab Doesn’t Increase Adverse Events Post-CABG
Findings in coronary artery bypass graft patients entering cardiac rehab within two weeks of discharge
Perspective on Dr. Davidson: ‘Be Like Mike’
Michael Davidson took on highest risk patients, sought to extend lives in cases deemed 'hopeless'
Infection Most Common Readmission Reason Post-Surgery
Knowing why readmissions happen is first step in reducing them, researcher says
