FDA Cracks Down on Online Sale of Illegal Medical Products
International effort takes aim at more than 1,050 websites
Pre-Op Workshop Cuts Post-Op Maladaptive Behaviors in Kids
Reduction in intensity and incidence of postoperative maladaptive behaviors among children
Caution in Social Media Age: Self-Promotion Can Backfire
Too much self-promotion can offend others, researchers note
Aggressive Malpractice Environment Ups Hospital LOS
Increased hospitalization charges and length of stay, but no correlation with mortality
Most Chronic Pain Fellowships Include Ultrasound Training
Most training is patient-based; about half of programs use ultrasound for axial nerve blocks
Virtual Credit Card Fees Amount to 3 to 5 Percent of Payments
Physicians often unaware of revenue lost to VCCs; AMA advocating for more transparency
Readmitted Surgery Patients Fare Better at Same Hospital
Patients also did slightly better when original team of doctors treated them on readmission
Review Examines Inappropriate Prescribing of IV Fluids
Most common type of inappropriate prescribing is incorrect volumes and types of fluids
Direct Messaging Not Yet Widely Adopted by Physicians
Secure messaging protocol allows for easy communication; meets HIPPA privacy, security rules
Article Weighs Paying Off Student Loans Versus Investment
For young physicians, issues to consider include whether debt is stressful, interest rate on loans
