Changing EHR Systems May Up Operating Times for Eye Surgery
Institutions should consider if expected benefits of deploying a new EHR system outweigh potential risks
Cancer Survivors Have High Prevalence of Chronic Pain
Prevalence higher for those with less than high school education, low income, public insurance
Nonchromosomal Birth Defects May Up Childhood Cancer Risk
Study identified 40 significant, specific associations between birth defects and childhood cancer
Adherence Superior for Alternative Exercise Modalities in PAD
Completion and adherence rates improved for alternative exercise versus traditional walking
Voxelotor Improves Hemoglobin Levels in Sickle Cell Disease
Fewer individuals in voxelotor group versus placebo group have worsened anemia at week 24
Iron Intake May Not Improve Pregnancy Chances
Modest benefits seen from nonheme iron for women at risk for iron deficiency
Diabetes Outcomes Similar Regardless of Primary Provider
No difference in outcomes seen with care by physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant
Death From Specific Causes Up for Veterans With PTSD
Significant increases seen in mortality from suicide, accidental injury, viral hepatitis
Colonoscopy Quality Not Affected by Sedation Method
No difference found in adenoma or polyp detection rates between moderate and deep sedation
Older Americans Generally Current With Eye Exams
Several significant demographic and socioeconomic differences impact use of eye care